New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor Thursday. They will improve the passenger experience and reduce costs, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

"With these new Acela trainsets, Amtrak will provide more reliable service and lower prices for the American people - all while increasing the organization's profitability," Duffy said about the upgraded high-speed service .

Acela trains shuttle Northeast travelers between Boston and Washington D.C., also serving Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia; New York City; New Haven, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island.

"The start of a new Amtrak"

The NextGen trains can reach top speeds of 160 mph - 10 mph faster than the current Acela fleet. They also feature a special "tilt system" to hel

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