Amtrak is set to begin operation of a new fleet of high-speed rail cars on Thursday, with the Train No. 2153, the first of a new generation of Acela trains, leaving Boston’s South Station for Washington D.C. at 5:55 a.m. Five new trains, one of which ...

TikToker Natalie Compton (@natbco) tested Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train during its first week of operation. She booked a 6:50 a.m. round-trip business class ticket from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for $369. "So thrilled we're ...

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph).

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph).