Amtrak’s high-speed Acela trains are finally hitting the tracks—but for now, passengers may notice the ride is actually a little slower than before. Despite their.
Amtrak’s high-speed Acela trains are finally hitting the tracks—but for now, passengers may notice the ride is actually a little slower than before. Despite their futuristic design and faster top speeds, old tracks and infrastructure are keeping these new trains from reaching their full potential, the Wall Street Journal reports. The long-delayed trains, part of a $2.45 billion upgrade, are making their debut along the heavily traveled Washington-to-Boston route and are actually moving slower than the ones they’re replacing.
