Amtrak's new high-speed Acela trains are coming soon to Boston, New York, D.C. and the Northeast Corridor

Amtrak's newest high-speed trains are coming soon to the Northeast Corridor. The "NextGen" Acela trains will start serving riders between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. on Aug. 28.

Five of the new trains will be hitting the rails initially. Amtrak says 28 NextGen Acela trains will be in service by 2027.

Other cities that will be served by the NextGen trains include Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia; New Haven, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island.

NextGen Acela trains

The NextGen trains can reach top speeds of 160 mph, which is 10 mph faster than the current Acela fleet. They feature a "tilt system" that will help the trains navigate curves at high speeds.

The new trains have plugs on every seat for riders to charge their devices, free high-speed Wi-Fi, reading