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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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Debuts Next-Gen Acela Trains with Maiden Voyage to New York City
WASHINGTON–Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy celebrated Amtrak's launch of new high-speed Acela train sets by taking the inaugural ride from Washington, DC, to New York City.
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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.
·Boston, United States
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