Acela

2000734 kmWashington DC to Boston

CountryUSA

Year Opened2000

Length734 km

RouteWashington DC to Boston

About Acela

The first high-speed train service in North America. Tilting trainsets run at up to 240 km/h on straight sections of the Northeast Corridor. Shares track with commuter and freight trains, limiting average speeds. New Avelia Liberty trainsets began replacing the originals in 2024.

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