I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...
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First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...
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First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Amtrak's new Acela trains are entering passenger service on Aug. 28, and I had a chance to join a preview for journalists ahead of their first regular run. On the trip from New York to New Haven, ...
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Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor

Amtrak is preparing to debut upgraded Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor in late August. The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top speeds of 160 ...
USA Today

First look inside Amtrak’s new Acela, featuring modern seating, faster Wi-Fi

Amtrak's new Acela trains offer modern amenities like improved Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat and a redesigned cafe car. Accessibility features include restrooms with a 60-inch turning radius and ...