@natbco: AT LONG LAST Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela trains are here. I took a round-trip from DC to Philly to see what they’re like. They’re still working out the kinks (we had some mechanical delays), and we’re not catching up to Japan or France anytime soon, but it still feels like a win. See you on board @We are a newspaper.

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wtffffjim
Wtffff Jim :
This is a super high quality video. Had no idea I wasn’t watching business insider. I wish well for your future
2025-08-30 00:36:12
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a_revo_
A. Revo :
Catching up to Europe and Asia circa 1980. Nice!
2025-08-30 03:56:27
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lindzlens
Lindz lens & the tiny terriers :
over 300 bucks though?? 😭
2025-08-30 11:36:22
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feministkilljoy37
🇵🇸 Heidi :
Narrower seats does not make me happy
2025-08-30 04:06:18
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fhann_girl
RVA Fillet :
Great review - ridiculous prices (even when booked in advance). Only caters to a small % of the population who’d even be interested in riding the train in the first place.
2025-08-30 02:09:11
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mc_mc300
‘.’ :
$400 to ride on a train that’s 35 years behind Europe, not even close to as comfortable, slower, and 3x as expensive!
2025-08-31 15:20:14
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easymak90
Mark :
why is DC to Philly 400$. trains are supposed to be cheap
2025-08-30 18:04:54
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c0mradlurk
Comradelurk :
Gods the same trip in Finland would be $50- $70 even 10 days out
2025-08-30 12:06:43
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bbycarr0t
BhostGird :
dawg, it sounds like hostile architecture but a train and I'm spending airline prices for it
2025-08-30 13:07:19
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moldysodabread
:) :
Boston to NYC starts at $70, Boston to DC starts at $88, which is the same price as the current Acela's. Booking last minute is $150-300, but can be up to $700 depending on demand.
2025-08-30 05:10:08
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mostafaelnahass46
Mostafa ElNahass :
The trainset top design speeds: Design (with tilting): 187 mph (300 km/h) Design (without tilting): 220 mph (355 km/h) Northeast Corridor track top speed 160 mph (257 km/h) The government should fund Amtrak to upgrade the tracks
2025-08-30 06:33:51
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quesadillaquesadila
Highmay :
Why is it called "High Speed"?
2025-08-31 14:06:19
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onealmond0
OneAlmond :
since the railroad itself doesn't allow for high speed travel, the US will have to wait for California to finish their HSR before we can officially say that we have HSR
2025-08-30 02:35:41
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bedbugbiter
3J0H22A :
Train killed a bird.
2025-08-31 19:25:40
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uhhbran
PC :
Living in Japan has ruined this for me
2025-08-30 08:31:51
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semifunctional
Call Me Peggy 😽 :
if I can't get from Boston to DC in three or maybe four hours, I'm not interested.
2025-08-30 03:55:10
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sneak.berlin
sneak :
the speed issue isn’t the train, it’s the track.
2025-08-30 21:18:22
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user5900956
Riley Smith :
I live on the west coast and have been putting “Acela” in NYT crosswords for years and now I get to actually see it thanks to you!
2025-08-30 03:25:34
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flysmaxk
Flysmaxk :
Has nothing on the Shinkansen 🔥🙏🙏
2025-08-30 19:25:07
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jandajandapoo2
Chloe :
USB-A is actually a very good thing. USB-C = having no USB at all. Type C just isn’t durable enough to handle daily use over years, type C ports on public transportation almost never work in my experience. I also have a deeply rooted hatred for USB type C and the damage it’s done to the industry.
2025-08-30 02:07:14
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gregofes
Gregory :
Why are we still using USB A
2025-08-30 09:39:54
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mossybeddd
Diego :
América is a 3rd world country in disguise
2025-08-31 16:09:42
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dumat02
Dumat :
lol really America? Even Kenya and Tanzania have better trains
2025-08-31 11:52:18
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juliamordaunt
Ghost In The Machine :
Thx for the NYT Crossword answer!
2025-09-01 01:45:00
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