"I rode business class on the old Acela in 2022 and again in 2025 on the new train. The NextGen Acela featured a sleek new design, more comfortable seats, and elevated amenities. The seats were softer, the car was brighter, and the rails felt smoother. I was able to fully appreciate Amtrak's brand-new Acela train because I'd ridden the old one. The Amtrak Acela is an express service in the Northeast with only business and first-class seating."
"I rode it for the first time from my home in NYC to Baltimore in 2022 and paid $120 for a business-class ticket. Cut to three years later - Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela fleet in August. I wanted to see how it compared to the older model, so I booked a $180 business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, in September."
Amtrak launched a new high-speed NextGen Acela train in August 2025. The NextGen Acela introduces a sleeker design, more comfortable seats, and elevated onboard amenities. The seats felt softer, the car was brighter, and the rails produced a smoother ride. The Amtrak Acela operates as an express service in the Northeast offering business and first-class seating only. A 2022 business-class ride from NYC to Baltimore cost $120, while a 2025 business-class ride from New York City to Washington, DC cost $180. Comparing both rides made the improvements on the new train clear and appreciable.
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