The new trains feature 27 percent more seats and more daily departures, Amtrak said. They will have a top speed of 160 miles ...

NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...

The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...

The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

More, faster commuter rail service would help workers and businesses in Boston if Providence, with its lower-cost housing, was more accessible.

The NextGen Acela high-speed trains are set to begin service on Aug. 28 while Amtrak has also added a new track and platform ...

A faster, sleeker, and more spacious way to travel the Northeast Corridor is finally here. Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s NextGen Acela officially enters service, marking the most significant ...

A first class train ride just got more luxurious. That's because Amtrak is rolling out a new, elevated dining menu for premium passengers on its popular Acela line, according to the company. From ...

Later this month, Amtrak is launching its long-awaited NextGen Acela fleet. What do we know about the new trains for the ...

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his $1.9 trillion infrastructure plan, he found the perfect place to go ...