Amtrak began operating its new high-speed train fleet on Thursday along the Northeast Corridor linking Washington, New York and Boston, a $2.35 billion project that was delayed for years.
The trains replace the 25-year-old Acelas, and can carry roughly 27% more passengers per trip, according to a statement from the national passenger railroad. The trains, called the NextGen Acelas, will operate at a maximum of 160 miles per hour, 10 miles an hour faster than its predecessor vehicles.
The 28 vehicles are being phased into service through 2027 after years of setbacks. The roll-out was originally scheduled for 2021, but ...