Passenger services with the first five of 28 NextGen Acela trains built by Alstom will commence on August 28, nearly four years later than originally planned.

Amtrak has finally announced the launch date of its new high speed Acela trains. These modern trains will begin service on August 28, running between Washington, New York,

Amtrak first introduced its Acela product in 2000. The NextGen trains were outlooked to enter service in 2022, but experienced numerous hurdles delaying their introduction.

(WJAR) — Amtrak announced it will be launching a new high-speed train to its Northeast Corridor service this month. The NextGen Acela will begin traveling between Washington and Boston on Aug. 28. According to officials, the new train will have 27% more seats per departure and expand weekday and weekend service.

Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.

The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles per hour, 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.

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The new Acela has been promised for the last four years. After resolving design and operation issues, Amtrak is now announcing its debut at the end of August.

Amtrak's new NextGen Acela is launching on Aug. 28, updating rides between D.C., New York and Boston. Why it matters: Amtrak says the new trains have a "tilt system" for a "smoother, quieter ride," even at top speed of 160 mph.