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Amtrak Makes History Launching NextGen Acela Service
For the first time since Acela’s debut in December 2000, new premium high-speed trainsets are now operating on the Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak is welcoming guests onboard America’s high-speed trains – NextGen Acela – as service began in Boston for travel on the Northeast Corridor. For the first time since Acela’s debut in December 2000, new premium high-speed trainsets are now operating on the Northeast Corridor.
“Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. The future of high-speed rail starts now.”
Built in America, for America
The NextGen Acela fleet was assembled at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY by skilled Machinists Union workers, using components from over 180 suppliers across 29 states—creating approximately 15,000 U.S. jobs.
Part of a bigger transformation
NextGen Acela is a key component of Amtrak’s broader fleet modernization plan, which includes:
- New Amtrak Airo trains debuting on the Amtrak Cascades, Northeast Regional, and East Coast routes
- New, more efficient Long Distance locomotives
- Upgraded interiors in Coaches, Dining Cars, Sleepers, and Sightseer Lounges—featuring new seat cushions, upholstery, lighting, and finishes.
