The new Acela can reach a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour. That's 10 miles per hour faster than the current fleet.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Amtrak’s brand new NextGen Acela trains are set to hit the rails later this month, connecting Connecticut to Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston. The launch will begin with five high-speed trains along the Northeast Corridor on Aug. 28, with another 23 trains entering service by 2027.