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Riding on Acela: Is this the future of American rail?

The original Acela entered service in 2000. The next-generation version took 9 years, billions of dollars, and multiple ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I spent six hours and $630 on the fastest train in America. The Amtrak Acela is the express option for travelers in the Northeast with only business and first-class seating. In August 2025, the route ...
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America’s fastest trains are here—but rail experts say high-speed travel is still years away

High-speed rail could transform U.S. travel by reducing congestion, cutting emissions, and boosting tourism and economic growth. Since August, train travelers between Washington, D.C., and Boston have ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, ...
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I booked a business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, for $180. Then, I traveled from Washington, DC, to NYC in first class for $450. I spent six hours and $630 on the fastest train ...