• The NextGen Acela trains will operate at speeds up to 160 mph, making it the fastest trains in the U.S. and a major leap forward for American rail.
• Manufactured in Hornell, New York, the project created a domestic supply chain spanning 180 businesses across 29 states and used 95% domestically sourced components, revitalizing the American rail industry.
• With cutting-edge engineering and design features, the new trains offer 27% more seating, enhanced comfort features and advanced technologies that improve energy efficiency, ride quality and reliability.
27 August 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, today celebrated the debut of Amtrak's high-speed NextGen Acela on the Northeast Corridor. Built by Alstom in the United States, the train will operate at speeds up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest train in America and modernizing one of the busiest and economically vital rail lines in the country. Combining best-in-class technology with modern design, each of the 28 new trains offers 27% more seating than Amtrak’s previous Acelas and will provide a faster, elevated and more comfortable service to more riders than ever before. (....)