Amtrak reveals launch date for new 160mph tilting trains on the East Coast
Next-generation trains to enter service this month
- Amtrak's new 160mph Acela trains are scheduled to begin service on 28 August.
- These next-generation trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, connecting Washington DC's Union Station to Boston via cities including New York and Philadelphia. How much time the new trains shave off hasn't been revealed yet.
- The new Acela fleet offers 27 per cent more seating capacity, upgraded interiors with increased legroom, high-speed 5G Wi-Fi, and in-seat charging ports.
- Key features include an enhanced 'anticipative' tilting system for smoother and faster travel through curves, improved cafe cars, and an upgraded first-class meal service.
- Five new trainsets will be introduced initially, with the number rising to 28 through 2027; they were assembled in New York using components from across the United States.