A new model of train capable of speeds of up to 180 miles per hour could be running on Amtrak lines as soon as next spring, provided the final testing stages go well. The new line of Acela trains are ...

Amtrak is debuting its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, the company's next step in its goal of achieving high-speed rail. The new trains will slowly replace the current Acela equipment, increasing ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...

It's not exactly a bullet train. A new high-speed Amtrak train has officially made its first tracks along the Northeast Corridor. The NextGen Acela had its inaugural ride from Washington, D.C., to New ...

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains capable of 160 mph on Thursday, saying "the future of high-speed rail starts now," but there will be little change in travel times. The first ...