(The Center Square) – Riders from the northeast region’s biggest cities will soon board a new highspeed train to the nation’s capital, Amtrak said Thursday.
The NextGen Acela will connect Boston, New York City and Washington along a 457-mile route that will offer nearly one-third more seats and expanded weekday and weekend service starting Aug. 28.
“NextGen Acela is more than a new train – it’s an evolution of travel,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acelas we launch a new standard for American train travel.”…