Amtrak NextGen Acela Debuts on August 28

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.”

-via Press Release

This article was posted on: August 7, 2025