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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 ...
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Forget Winston Churchill, this is the man who really helped win the Battle of Britain

As we mark Battle of Britain Day today, a gripping new account throws fresh light on the man who helped arm the RAF for its ...
Lonestar Trip Reports on MSN

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...