Amtrak began its journey more than 50 years ago, when its first train departed from New York on May 1, 1971. While the golden age of trains rapidly gave way to the rise of air travel, Amtrak has since ...

Now, Amtrak has indicated that the 28-strong fleet of new trains, which would be the fastest in operation in the U.S., could ...

Amtrak’s new Acela trains are already years late. The new trains were supposed to enter service in 2021, and the railroad says the delay is because testing isn’t going smoothly. “We want our customers ...

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains have all sorts of new features to speed up travel time and accommodate today's commuters.

The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They're scheduled to start ...