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Amtrak's Newest High-Speed Train Makes Inaugural Ride Into Boston

The NextGen Acela fleet offers 27% more seats, features 5G Wi-Fi, ergonomic seating, and aims to modernize travel with a total of 28 trains by 2027, Amtrak said.

  • On Aug. 28, 2025, Amtrak rolled out five NextGen Acela trainsets running between Washington, D.C., New York and Boston, reaching top speeds of 160 mph.
  • After repeated delays that pushed back a 2022 projected debut, Amtrak plans to phase in 28 trainsets by 2027 to replace older Acela equipment.
  • Amtrak says the NextGen Acela features 27% more seating, high-speed 5G Wi‑Fi, panoramic windows, and parts sourced from 29 U.S. supplier states supporting about 15,000 U.S. jobs.
  • Officials say the new trains will increase reliability and enable a 40% increase in Acela service, with business-class fares between Washington and New York at $498 on Aug. 29.
  • The Department of Transportation will reclaim management of Union Station and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, `I think America deserves high-speed rail`; however, Connecticut speed limits and aging Northeast Corridor infrastructure will limit top speeds.
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The Economic Times broke the news in on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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