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.

A one-way "NextGen Acela" trip from New Haven to Boston on train 2154 starts at $321 on Aug. 29 while a "NextGen Acela" trip ...

On Thursday, Aug. 28, Amtrak rolls out five of 28 NextGen Acela trains to be added to its Northeast Corridor routes by 2027, ...

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...

The United States' fastest passenger train is finally ready to roll. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak will launch the long-awaited ...

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 ...

Is the NextGen Acela ready for prime time?  We shall see. But beware of the PR hype proclaiming NextGen Acela as the savior ...

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela highspeed trains are set to debut this month after years of delays. New faster Acela trains ...

Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between ...

Tickets are now on sale to ride Amtrak's new trains that will debut on Aug. 28, traveling between Boston, New York City and Washington D.C.

After years of delays, Amtrak has finally announced the launch date for its brand-new, state-of-the-art Acela trains.