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The fastest train in the United States is getting faster. This week, Amtrak will roll out the “NextGen” Acela , a new fleet of sleek trains traveling between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. at 160 miles per hour, up from the Acela’s current 150 miles per hour. Not only will the trains move faster, but the NextGen Acela will also offer better onboard features, including ergonomic seating, extra legroom, large windows, high-speed WiFi, and new wayfinding screens. The first day of service for the new trains is Thursday, August 28.

“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” Amtrak President Roger Harris said. “History will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”

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