Acela II on a test run on over the Susquehanna River.

Acela II on a test run along the Keystone Corridor

A #newAcela is seen on a test run through the heart of Amish country.

A #newAcela passes over the Susquehanna River for the first time.

The #newAcela heads to the yard.

For decades Americans have asked, "How come we don't have high speed trains like Europe?" Well, now we will. This is essentially a 5th generation TGV and is rather different than anythin... (more)

For decades Americans have asked, "How come we don't have high speed trains like Europe?" Well, now we will. This is essentially a 5th generation TGV and is rather different than anythin... (more)

For decades Americans have asked, "How come we don't have high speed trains like Europe?" Well, now we will. This is essentially a 5th generation TGV and is rather different than anythin... (more)

For decades Americans have asked, "How come we don't have high speed trains like Europe?" Well, now we will. This is essentially a 5th generation TGV and is rather different than anythin... (more)

The #NewAcela preproduction train is seen on a test run on the PW Line for the first time as it heads through the MARC Station at Halethorpe on its way to Washington DC. These trains will ultimate... (more)

Super Rare... The #NewAcela preproduction train is seen on a test run on Keystone Line in rather stark contrast with the 1904 stone arch bridge. I wonder what the engineer of that bridge would thi... (more)

Super Rare... The #NewAcela preproduction train is seen on a test run on Keystone Line in rather stark contrast with the Amish farms in the area. These trains will ultimately replace the Bombardie... (more)

The #NewAcela trains being produced by Alstom feature a unique "geometric confetti" pattern that creates a gradient at certain points along the train. The first class car is indicated b... (more)

SLEEK would be the word I'd use to describe the #NewAcela trains being produced by Alstom if I had to choose just one. The "Acela II" began testing, seen on the Keystone Line whil... (more)