"What passenger rail in America needs now is competition, competition and competition—not just more government handouts," says Discovery Institute board chair Bruce Chapman.

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Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast ...

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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, the nation’s latest high-speed rail service, will begin carrying passengers between Boston and Washington, DC.

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Fi, individual USB ports, power outlets, reading lights and an “enhanced” offering of food and beverages onboard, the company said.

The NextGen Acela trains will run with a top speed of 160 mph, out-speeding the current Acela fleet by 10 mph.