WASHINGTON – All aboard the future of East Coast travel! Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, customers can travel on Amtrak’s NextGen Acela – America’s high-speed train – connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston.
This historic launch introduces:
More trains: 28 brand-new trains entering service through 2027
More seats: 27% more seats per departure
More service: Expanded weekday and weekend schedules
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”
What to expect
Premium onboard features: The new NextGen Acela offers an elevated experience, with features and amenities that today’s savvy travelers expect, plus everything they need to be productive along the way: free, high-speed 5G-enabled Wi-Fi, as well as individual power outlets and reading lights.
More trains on the way: Five sleek new trainsets will be in service initially, with more trains joining the fleet through 2027.
Built in America, for America
More seats: 27% more seats per departure
More service: Expanded weekday and weekend schedules
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train—it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel.”
What to expect
How to book your seat: Amtrak offers a simple and flexible approach to booking, seat selection, itinerary management, and even changes in the event of disruptions through the Amtrak mobile app, Amtrak website, and at station kiosks. As the official launch date approaches, customers should look for more information from Amtrak about how to locate and select the NextGen Acela train options. In the coming months, Amtrak will be operating both the current Acela equipment and the NextGen Acela trains as the new trains transition into the fleet.
Premium onboard features: The new NextGen Acela offers an elevated experience, with features and amenities that today’s savvy travelers expect, plus everything they need to be productive along the way: free, high-speed 5G-enabled Wi-Fi, as well as individual power outlets and reading lights.
More trains on the way: Five sleek new trainsets will be in service initially, with more trains joining the fleet through 2027.
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
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.
New, more efficient Long Distance locomotives.
Upgraded interiors in Coaches, Dining Cars, Sleepers, and Sightseer Lounges—featuring new seat cushions, upholstery, lighting, and finishes
Amtrak plans to introduce all 28 new NextGen Acela trains by 2027 — broadening travel opportunities throughout the Northeast Corridor.
https://media.amtrak.com/2025/08/amtrak-nextgen-acela-debuts-on-august-28/
https://media.amtrak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Amtrak-NextGen-Acela.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/amtrak-launching-nextgen-acela-trains
Amtrak plans to introduce all 28 new NextGen Acela trains by 2027 — broadening travel opportunities throughout the Northeast Corridor.
https://media.amtrak.com/2025/08/amtrak-nextgen-acela-debuts-on-august-28/
https://media.amtrak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Amtrak-NextGen-Acela.pdf
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/amtrak-launching-nextgen-acela-trains
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