I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

I rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela, the fastest US train with perks like a complimentary meal, lounge access, ...

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

The sandwich options, which included cherrywood smoked ham and fontina on marble rye, peppered turkey, Gouda, and spinach on ...
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I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.

I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...
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I paid $226 to ride Amtrak's business class for the first time. My trip had surprising perks and disappointments.

I was surprised by the extra legroom the ticket offered, plus how much I could recline my seat. However, for the price, I expected a larger tray table and more space in between seats. As someone who ...
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I rode Amtrak’s NextGen Acela in business class — here’s my take

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela entered service in August 2025, marking the most significant upgrade to U.S. high-speed rail in more than 2 decades. The new trains replace the original Acela, which first ...
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This Train Ride Takes You From NYC to the Deep South—and It Passes Bustling Cities, Coastal Towns, and Historic Sites

It's perfect for families, too.
Railway Age

NextGen Acela Inaugural Run Impressions

Amtrak announced Aug. 7 that the new trainsets would be placed into revenue service on Aug. 28. The announcement proclaimed: “NextGen Acela is the all-new, premium ride from Amtrak, running between ...
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This 444-mile Amtrak Train Is One of the Most Scenic Rides on the East Coast—With Mountain Views, Charming Towns, and a Famous 'Horseshoe Curve'

It's one of the most beautiful ways to see Pennsylvania.
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I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

I took Amtrak trains from California to Washington, DC, which took me 77 hours over four days. Consider bringing your own snacks, and know you can request hot water for instant meals and tea. Be ...