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Now boarding! Amtrak launches higher speed trains between Boston and D.C.
East Coast travel may get a little quicker. Amtrak debuted a faster new train called "NextGen Acela" Thursday that will be able to hit a top speed of 160mph. Amtrak's original high-speed Acela trains have a top speed of 150 mph.
Amtrak's new, high-speed Acela trains make first stops in Baltimore
Amtrak's new Acela trains launched along the northeast corridor this week, making their first stops in Baltimore Thursday. The Acela trains shuttle travelers between Boston and Washington, D.C., also serving Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia; New York City; New Haven, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island.
Amtrak's new Acela trains will begin service on Aug. 28. The rollout of all 28 new trains is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The new trains offer 27% more seats and higher speeds ...
After years of delays, Amtrak has a launch date for its new Acela trains.
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