With free Wi-Fi, and power outlets at your seat it’s easy to stay connected while traveling on America’s only high-speed rail service. Acela offers downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New …

Acela trains are the fastest in the Americas, reaching 150–160 miles per hour (240–260 km/h), qualifying as high-speed rail, but only for approximately 40 miles (64 km) of the 457-mile (735 km) route. [6]

Aug 21, 2025 · Amtrak’s Acela Express, which replaced the iconic Metroliner service that helped define the Northeast Corridor for the better part of 30 years, is now approaching age 20 (kind of old for a train).

Aug 27, 2025 · What are the new features aboard NextGen Acela trains? The new Amtrak NextGen Acela features wide, ergonomic seats, more legroom, power outlets and hi-speed 5G WiFi.

Aug 28, 2025 · Amtrak rolled out its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, marking the next phase for the U.S.'s attempt at high-speed rail. Dubbing itself as "America's only high-speed rail service," the new...

Aug 27, 2025 · Amtrak’s Acela operates multiple daily trains between Washington, DC, and Boston’s South Station, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. This high-speed service is popular among …

Aug 29, 2025 · The new Acela trains offer roomy first-class seating, grab-and-go food options and faster Wi-Fi. They can travel up to 160 miles per hour, 10 m.p.h. faster than the previous generation of...

Get ready for next-level train travel in America. NextGen Acela is the all-new, premium ride from Amtrak, running between major city centers from Washington, DC to New York, to Boston and destinations in …

For high-speed train travel, book tickets on Amtrak’s Acela in the Northeast United States. Multiple trains travel between Boston and Washington D.C. each day and stop in major cities along the way. It’s a …

Aug 27, 2025 · Twenty-eight of the new trains will enter service through 2027, according to Amtrak, with added service set to expand both weekday and weekend schedules. The new Amtrak NextGen …