A new era of high-speed rail to begin between Boston and Washington, DC

WASHINGTON , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- All aboard the future of East Coast travel! Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, customers can travel on Amtrak's NextGen Acela – America's high-speed train – connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. , New York City , and Boston .

This historic launch introduces:

More trains : 28 brand-new trains entering service through 2027

More seats : 27% more seats per departure

More service: Expanded weekday and weekend schedules

" NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak President Roger Harris . "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for Amer

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