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Amtrak's newest high-speed trains are coming soon to the Northeast Corridor. The "NextGen" Acela trains will start serving riders between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. on Aug. 28. The NextGen trains can reach top speeds of 160 mph, which is 10 mph faster than the current Acela fleet. They feature a "tilt system" that will help the trains navigate curves at high speeds. Five of the new trains will be hitting the rails initially. Amtrak says 28 NextGen Acela trains will be in service by 20

🚄 America's high-speed rail era is here! We operate America’s fastest train (Acela up to 150 mph) and see big potential for high-speed rail beyond the Northeast. Discover why we believe Dallas ↔️ Houston is a prime candidate in this video conversation with Amtrak President Roger Harris and SVP Andy Byford. | Amtrak