The Cool Down, 4/9/24
Amtrak prepares for highly anticipated test of high-speed trains: '[This] leads toward launching revenue service'
These sleek new trains aren't just faster.
Exciting news for train enthusiasts and eco-conscious travelers alike: Amtrak just got the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to start testing its new fleet of high-speed trains on the busy Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston.
These sleek new trains aren't just faster — they're also more energy efficient and can carry 25% more passengers than the current aging Acela trains they'll be replacing, according to the New York Times. That means taking more cars off the road and cutting pollution with every trip.
