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Amtrak to debut new high-speed, high-capacity rolling stock on the Northeast Corridor starting August 28

The new trains can reach up to 160 miles per hour and have 27 percent greater seating capacity, in comparison to existing Amtrak rolling stock. (Courtesy Amtrak) Through 2027, Amtrak will gradually ...
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Now boarding! Amtrak launches higher speed trains between Boston and D.C.

East Coast travel may get a little quicker. Amtrak debuted a faster new train Thursday called "NextGen Acela" that will be able to hit a top speed of 160 mph. Amtrak's original high-speed Acela trains ...
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The Regional Plan Association has received $2.3 million from Amtrak since 2017—more than previously reported

This is a follow-up story to an article AN published on August 25, 2025. The Regional Plan Association (RPA) describes itself as “an independent civic voice across the tri-state region.” But how ...