Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest

The rail company gave a first look at its new Airo class trains at a media event Tuesday in Washington, D.C., showing off a ...
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First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a one-way trip from New York’s Penn Station to Washington’s Union Station. The new ...

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet as travelers react

Amtrak unveils new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization ...
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First look: Amtrak enters a 'whole new era' with Airo trains for the Cascades, Northeast Regional

When Amtrak's new Airo trains arrive for East Coast services, the interiors will look almost identical to the Cascades trains, according to Celia Ann Pfleckl, who leads the Airo program at the ...

I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

I rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela, the fastest US train with perks like a complimentary meal, lounge access, ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...
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OR: Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest

Amtrak is rolling out a fleet of fancy new trains, and Oregon riders at the front of the line to try them out.