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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are ...

Amtrak’s stunning new 160 mph trains are finally arriving after a 3-year delay. Here’s what’s inside.

After being pushed back several times, passengers can start riding Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains starting Aug. 28, ...

Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
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The Weeknd concertgoers, Amtrak passengers, drivers impacted by Philly storms

From water building up on train tracks and roads to rain pouring on The Weeknd concertgoers, many people experienced many ...
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Amtrak crash, derailment in Philadelphia kills 8 - ABC7 Chicago

PHOTOS: Amtrak train bound for NYC derails in Philadelphia An Amtrak train crashed Tuesday, May 12, 2015, near Philadelphia. Train 188 was traveling from Washington to New York City.

Amtrak's Biggest Upgrade in Decades Announces Start Date After Prolonged Delays

After a prolonged series of delays and missed deadlines, Amtrak has officially set a start date for its fleet of ...