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New Trains Set For High-Speed Route Linking Washington D.C. And Boston

Amtrak will begin rolling out NextGen Acela trains on August 28, launching five trainsets that will operate on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C. The new trains offer up to 160 ...
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NextGen Acela to debut, putting Philly at center of high-speed rail push

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his $1.9 trillion infrastructure plan, he found the perfect place to go ...

Faster NextGen Acela Trains Are Coming to the U.S. at the Worst Time

NextGen is faster than the original Acela but will not set any world speed records. Its top velocity of 160 mph falls short ...

Delaware SEPTA users wait to see if PA lawmakers approve budget before cuts to service

Pennsylvania's GOP-controlled state Senate approved a budget that Democrats oppose. The plan heads to the state House, ...
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service is disrupted in parts of Santa Barbara County due to bridge construction

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has suspended service north of the Goleta station since August 1, due to reconstruction work on the 127-year-old La Cañada Honda bridge. During the disruption, LOSSAN Rail ...

The New Nextgen Acela Trains Promise Faster Travel And More Seats But Arrive As US Rail Faces An Uncertain Future

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go ...