After a prolonged series of delays and missed deadlines, Amtrak has officially set a start date for its fleet of ...

The “NextGen Acela” is a key part of Amtrak’s plan to broadly modernize its fleet. This plan also includes the new “Amtrak ...

The first five of Amtrak’s long-awaited, Alstom-built higher-speed trainset, the “NextGen Acela” (but also called “Acela II,” ...

The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 mph — 10 mph faster ...

Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on Aug. 28. In what ...

Here are five new features to expect on the NextGen Acela: ...

Other upgrades Amtrak is looking at to its fleet include the upgrading of current train interiors, implementing "more efficient Long Distance locomotives" and debuting the new Amtrak Airo on the ...

The new Acela can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. That's 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains are set to launch on August 28, offering enhanced amenities and speeds up to 160 mph on the ...

An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train struck an automobile in Chinatown Friday, but no one was injured in the vehicle or aboard ...

Riders from the northeast region’s biggest cities will soon board a new highspeed train to the nation’s capital, Amtrak said ...