I saved about 30 minutes by taking the Acela, an Amtrak express train on the East Coast with only business and first-class ...

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

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

The NextGen Acela will offer smoother rides, better seating, and elevated onboard dining between Boston and Washington, D.C.

"History will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel," Amtrak said.

As Amtrak slowly but surely makes progress on overhauling its high-speed and regional trainsets with NextGen Acela and Airo, ...

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

Travelers can experience the new ride Aug. 28. The post Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains to debut this month ...

Amtrak's first NextGen Acela trains officially enter service this month along the Northeast Corridor, marking the first major ...

Amtrak also points out that the new Acela offers 27 percent more seating capacity per departure and upgraded interiors in standard, business, and first-class cars with more legroom. Features include ...

Red headrests distinguish first-class cars from business class on the NextGen Acela trains. Courtesy of Amtrak Rail ...