Amtrak's multibillion-dollar next-generation Acela program will replace its aging Acela fleet with 28 brand-new train sets with personal outlets, USB ports, contactless restrooms and a much ...

A new modern Amtrak fleet of 28 high-speed trains will enter service this spring on the popular Acela line from Boston to Washington, D.C. after nearly a decade of planning and design delays.

Soon, Amtrak will begin using its NextGen Acela line, which is a fleet of all-electric ... limited their speeds for safety purposes. The old Acela trains maxed out at 150 miles per hour, which ...