Amtrak’s new high-speed trains will hit the rails later this month.

The much-anticipated NextGen Acela, America’s only high-speed rail service, launches Aug. 28 after years of delays . Passengers will travel 160 mph (10 mph faster than the current fleet), along the Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Five new trainsets will roll out initially, with plans for a total of 28 trainsets by 2027.

“ NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Roger Harris, president of Amtrak, in a statement. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”

Acela, Amtrak’s premium train service, offers first class and business class seats only. The new trai

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