I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
Yahoo

Amtrak's First Class on the Acela Line Just Got a Big Upgrade—What to Know

A first class train ride just got more luxurious. That's because Amtrak is rolling out a new, elevated dining menu for premium passengers on its popular Acela line, according to the company. From ...
Upgraded Points on MSN

First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...
TravelPulse

Amtrak Enhances Acela First Class With Elevated Dining and Service Upgrades

Amtrak is raising the bar for travelers on its Acela service by rolling out a series of upgrades designed to enhance its First Class experience. Starting last month, passengers in First Class have ...
AOL

I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...
New York Daily News

End Amtrak’s second class service: New NextGen Acela trains should carry all Northeast Corridor passengers

Amtrak’s new Acela trains, called NextGen, are four years late arriving for passengers on the Boston-New York-Washington route, but still most Amtrak passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) will ...
Gizmodo

Faster NextGen Acela Trains Are Coming to the U.S. at the Worst Time

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station rail yard. Over the din of ...