Amtrak has officially announced that its NextGen Acela– America’s fastest train–will launch on the Northeast Corridor beginning Thursday, August 28th. That means faster, smoother, and sleeker travel between NYC, Boston, and Washington, D.C. is finally a reality!

A New Standard for American Train Travel

Manufactured by global rail giant Alstom and assembled in Hornell, NY, this next-gen train doesn’t just signal speed–it signals a revolution in the American travel experience.

With top speeds of 160 mph, these new trains embody the future of 21st-century travel. 28 brand new trains are expected to roll out by 2027, but New Yorkers can begin boarding one of the five new trains initially going into service as soon as this August.

What This Means for NYC

Whether you’re a last-minute

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