A new high-speed Amtrak train has officially made its first tracks along the Northeast Corridor. The NextGen Acela had its inaugural ride from Washington, D.C., to New York City's Penn Station on Wednesday morning.

Amtrak is debuting its high-speed train between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston beginning on Aug. 28.

Amtrak's new Acela trains began passenger service on Aug. 28, 2025. Take a tour inside the upgraded, faster train.