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22.05.2026
NextGen Acela tunnel fire: loose skirt hit third rail
A component on the Amtrak train came loose and contacted the third rail near tunnels used by Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit.
14.05.2026
Freedom250 NextGen Acela train unveiled in Washington
Amtrak has presented the Freedom250 NextGen Acela train in Washington, DC. The design draws inspiration from the US Department of Transportation’s Freedom 250 campaign.
26.03.2026
Amtrak NextGen Acela puts Alstom on Fast Company list
On 24 March 2026, Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list included Alstom. Amtrak NextGen Acela helped drive that result.
25.03.2026
Alstom NextGen Acela earns Fast Company innovation nod
Alstom NextGen Acela helped place the rail manufacturer on Fast Company’s 2026 transportation companies list. Also, the Fast Company ranking covered the world’s most innovative transportation companies for 2026.
01.02.2026
Amtrak “Trak Suits” Launch With NextGen Acela Rollout
Amtrak “Trak Suits” are the company’s latest piece of Acela-branded swag, timed to celebrate the launch of its NextGen Acela fleet.
05.01.2026
Amtrak weather disruptions disrupt routes and Acela service
Amtrak weather disruptions caused scattered problems during the holiday travel period, even though most trains still made it to their endpoints.
25.12.2025
Amtrak Acela delays: Senate report cites years of setbacks
Amtrak Acela delays have stretched to more than four years, according to the full Senate report released late Monday. The report points to planning and design complications, track issues, and an effort to reach higher speeds that have not materialized.
