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Amtrak’s biggest train makeover yet is coming. Here’s what riders will notice

What might appear to be a mere seat test; lean back, adjust, get settled in, has become a preview of how Americans will rate ...

Amtrak’s new trains are arriving soon. Here’s what to expect.

Amtrak is set to unveil its new Airo trains this summer, boasting better accessibility and modern amenities.
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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

Amtrak launched its new Acela fleet in August. At 160 miles per hour, it's the fastest US train. Known as the NextGen Acela, the train has two classes — business and first. I recently traveled in both ...

America's passenger train network is getting a reality check

Numerous train projects are in the crosshairs of the Trump administration, but Amtrak's modernization is speeding ahead.
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Amtrak train was 50 mph over speed limit before crash

- Three of the 85 people on the train were killed. Dozens were taken to area hospitals. A high-speed Amtrak train that derailed near DuPont on Monday, killing three people and sending dozens to the ...

Even passengers who would use high-speed rail don’t want it – and are furious about land destroyed

Passengers riding Amtrak through Bakersfield aren’t buying California’s long-delayed high-speed rail dream — with many saying ...