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Amtrak is turning heads with its bold new approach to first class dining on the Acela

As competition between air travel and train travel heightens, Amtrak is hoping premium hospitality will make for an elevated ...
CNBC

Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here's what you need to know

Amtrak is debuting its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, the company's next step in its goal of achieving high-speed rail. The new trains will slowly replace the current Acela equipment, increasing ...
Yahoo

I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.Joey Hadden/Business Insider ...

Amtrak and SEPTA trains to reduce speeds due to heatwave, officials say

Amtrak and SEPTA officials are warning passengers that trains may reduce speeds during the daytime hours this week due to the ...
Yahoo

First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of ...
Forbes

Amtrak’s High-Speed NextGen Acela Ready To Roll

As a frequent rider on Amtrak’s Acela, which connects the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston, I’m happy to announce that high-speed rail travel between Boston and ...
Travel + Leisure

Amtrak's First Class on the Acela Line Just Got a Big Upgrade—What to Know

Amtrak recently upgraded its First Class dining menu for Acela passengers. The new chef-designed menu features entrees from popular restaurants along the Northeast Corridor route. Acela also offers ...
Travel Agent

Amtrak NextGen Acela Debuts on August 28

A new era in American rail travel begins later this month. Amtrak will officially launch on August 28 the NextGen Acela, its next-generation high-speed train, connecting Washington, D.C., New York ...
Condé Nast Traveler

Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Are Finally Debuting This Month

This Labor Day Weekend, Amtrak is rolling out brand new high-speed trains along its most popular route. Starting Thursday, August 28, the train company will debut its long-awaited NextGen Acela, a ...
AOL

Amtrak launches new 160mph Acela trains — but they take just as long as the old ones

Amtrak's sleek new 160mph tilting Acela trains serving stations on the Northeast Corridor entered service today, but they don't complete the journey any faster than the old trains. Passengers are ...
Wall Street Journal

Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Are Here. They’re Moving Slower Than the Old Ones.

Amtrak is launching a new high-speed Acela train, but there is one wrinkle: It isn’t actually faster, yet. Five next-generation Acela trains begin service Thursday as part of a $2.45 billion project ...