When Amtrak announced earlier this month that its new NextGen Acela train would debut with stops on the New Haven Line, officials said the train is capable of speeds as fast as 160 mph. “NextGen Acela ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...

The new Acela class train at Amtrak 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA, Monday, May 23, 2022. Amtrak officials said the new trains should be operational in the fall of 2023. Michelle Tortolani, ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s ...

Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, D.C., New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s ...

Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years. Julie Hanson is ...

As a frequent rider on Amtrak’s Acela, which connects the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston, I’m happy to announce that high-speed rail travel between Boston and ...

Work is taking place in the Hudson River for the Livingston Avenue Bridge replacement, as seen on Aug. 27 in Albany. The $635 million project to replace the railroad bridge spanning the Hudson River ...

Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...