US EditionAmtrak Announces Debut Date for New Acela Trains
NORTHEAST CORRIDOR, UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Amtrak launches five NextGen Acela trainsets with 27% more seats and speeds up to 160 mph as part of a $2.4 billion Northeast Corridor modernization project.
- On Aug. 28, Amtrak will debut five NextGen Acela trainsets on the Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York, and Washington D.C.
- As part of a broad modernization program, the NextGen trains faced initial delays due to production setbacks and safety issues, hindering their 2022 debut.
- Amtrak highlights amenities such as free 5G Wi-Fi and winged headrests for passenger comfort, with each trainset offering seating for 386 passengers and reaching top speeds of 160 mph.
- Creating about 15,000 jobs, the Acela contract employed union workers across 29 states, and both current and NextGen Acela models will operate concurrently in the coming months.
- Soon, tickets will go on sale although departure specifics have not yet been revealed, and the initial five trainsets will be joined by 23 more to complete a fleet of 28 by 2027.
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