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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

When I rode in business and first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train, I wasn't expecting color-coded cars or new and ...

Tesla's 'self-driving' software fails at train crossings, some car owners warn

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told NBC News that it had spoken to Tesla about mishaps at train crossings ...
The Cool Down

Traveler shares honest review after riding aboard new US high-speed train: 'Thrilled we're finally getting something'

Compton used a speedometer app on her phone and found that the train topped out at 147 miles per hour. Though the trains can only hit top speed on certain portions of the route, Amtrak confirmed that ...
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How Amtrak's Acela is the Slowest High Speed Train in the World

Experience a ride on America's fastest train, reaching speeds of 150 mph for a couple of miles. This journey showcases the ...
Interesting Engineering

Maglev momentum: Why Asia speeds ahead while Western high-speed projects derail

Smooth, fast, and futuristic. Maglev trains are transforming Asia’s mobility while the West struggling to keep up. Find out why.
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First Look: Amtrak’s Brand New Acela – Fastest Train in America!

Today, we’re riding the first-ever NextGen Acela on its inaugural journey from Boston to Washington, D.C. This is America’s fastest train, capable of reaching 160 mph on the Northeast Corridor. After ...