A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

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

More, faster commuter rail service would help workers and businesses in Boston if Providence, with its lower-cost housing, ...

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few ...

Amtrak recently announced that its NextGen Acela high-speed trains, which connect the Northeast Corridor between Washington, ...

In July, Amtrak said rail service to the Berkshires was suspended until at least January but amended that estimate in a new ...

Amtrak will debut its long-awaited NextGen Acela service on August 28, ushering in a new era of high-speed rail between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. The first five of 28 planned ...

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

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

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

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 ...