Scheduled to enter service on the NEC in Spring 2025
Customer Benefits
Spring 2025
The new trainsets will enter revenue service in Spring 2025.
US DOT Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak
Alstom (Manufactured in Hornell, NY)
Other Suppliers: Approximately 170 suppliers to Alstom, across 90 cities in the United States.
RRIF Loan backed by NEC revenues
Building on Amtrak’s expertise as the only high-speed rail operator in the U.S., and Alstom’s record of delivering world class, proven, high-speed trainsets – Amtrak and Alstom have partnered to introduce the NextGen Acela.
The contract is part of a $2.45 billion investment in the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor (NEC) as part of a multifaceted modernization program to renew and expand Acela service. With 95% of the trainset components being made in America, our new trainsets have generated over 1,300 new jobs in over 35 cities across the United States.
With the introduction of the new fleet, Amtrak is reimagining the future of rail and setting the stage for the next generation of train travel in America and on the NEC. Elevating the travel experience, the NextGen Acela offers enhancements in comfort, technology, innovation and safety on Amtrak’s most environmentally sustainable fleet of trains to date. Designed with the customer in mind, it has nearly 25% more seats with plenty of legroom, personal outlets and USB ports, complimentary WiFi, sophisticated onboard information systems and spacious restrooms with contactless features.
The NextGen Acela trainsets will operate at top speeds of 160 mph vs. today’s fleet, which operates at top speeds of 150 mph.
The NextGen Acela fleet is scheduled to enter service on the NEC in Spring 2025.
The 378 Business Class seats on each train will offer spacious, high-end comfort, personal outlets, USB ports and adjustable reading lights at every seat, and a streamlined overhead luggage compartment.
Spacious restrooms with contactless features and automatic door access. Restrooms feature a 60-in diameter turning radius, a changing table, touchless features, and an automatic door for easy access.
The NextGen Acela trains will feature cutting-edge safety systems to provide real-time monitoring and ensure a safe and comfortable ride. Interior safety details include handles integrated into the seatbacks to aid customers walking through the train and grab bars for stability.
The café car will offer more convenient food service, including a self-select and check-out option, a standing room area with hip rests, electrical outlets for charging, digital screens sharing useful information. One-half of the trash receptacles will be for recycling.Â
Accessibility features for all guests. Spacious and accessible restrooms, vestibules and Café cars with integrated boarding equipment for customers with reduced mobility.