Amtrak's Next-Generation of High-Speed Rail
At Amtrak we know the future of the Northeast Corridor depends on the investments we make today, which is why we are excited to announce the upcoming arrival of the next-generation of high-speed rail. The new trainsets will replace the current Acela Express equipment and begin service in 2021.
For this project, we are pleased to be partnering with Alstom, a leading global provider of innovative systems and equipment in the railway sector. Alstom will be building these new trainsets in New York State, with 95% of the trainset’s components being made in America, and parts coming from 350 suppliers in 30 U.S. states.
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Video courtesy © Alstom SA, 2016 © Meconopsis by Trimaran. All rights reserved. Avelia Liberty high-speed train.
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Amtrak 50th Anniversary - A Year of Celebration
Join us this year as we look back at 50 years of America's Railroad and look towards the future of passenger rail. The future rides with us - from our dedicated employees to our loyal riders - and we can't wait to celebrate!
7 Reasons to Travel the Northeast on Amtrak's Acela
Servicing Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and several stops between, the Acela Express is Amtrak's flagship high speed commuter rail service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
Not only does it boast speeds up to 150 mph and deliver you right to the heart of each city's downtown, but it also offers premium amenities and unparalleled comfort. Watch to learn more and visit for booking information.
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Amtrak New Acela Fleet Performing Test Runs
Amtrak’s new Acela fleet continuing to perform test runs on the Northeast and Keystone Corridors. This is Avelia Liberty Alstom super train purchased by Amtrak USA.
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What if America Beat Japan to High Speed Rail?
What if Eisenhower had greenlit high speed rail in the United States in the 1950s? Where would we be today? Perhaps not much better off than we are now. My name's Caleb, and this is the Alternate Universe Transit Authority...
Special thanks to @alexwithclipboard and @JoshDoesTravel for reviewing the script, and to @spacepeanut for filming the Shinkansen in the opening shot!
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - How We Got Here
1:09 - An Autumn Day in 1955
3:59 - Construction Begins
7:26 - Opening Day
8:40 - Expanding South
10:25 - Time For a Nationwide System?
14:43 - A Changed Northeast
15:30 - Freedom Rail Today
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An Inside Look At Amtrak's Trains And Future With Marc Magliari
Marc Magliari is the Media Relations Manager at Amtrak. He represents Amtrak in 23 states. Francis Tapon interviewed him while seated with him on a train in Chicago.
00:00 Buying Advice
02:00 Amtrak Comfort
03:40 Amtrak's competition
05:00 Amtrak Wi-Fi
08:30 Efficiency
15:40 1st class
16:30 Food
18:10 Amtrak Map
25:10 Price ranges
30:00 Future of Amtrak
Together, they looked at the Amtrak map of the United States, which shows where Amtrak goes.
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Ready To Build: Major Stations Development
The Ready To Build campaign showcases five critical investments - including Chicago Union Station - that are vital to the realization of a renewed, modern passenger rail system.
Amtrak is advancing plans for redeveloping and improving the busiest stations where the company has an ownership interest. By leveraging public-private partnerships, economic development opportunities are created for these cities and Amtrak generates new revenue sources to invest back in infrastructure.
Stations of focus include New York Penn Station and its new counterpart at Moynihan Station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Washington Union Station and Chicago Union Station.
To view videos and materials about the Ready To Build campaign, visit nec.amtrak.com/ReadytoBuild.
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Amtrak Delays – Your Right To Be On Time
Amtrak is proud to take passengers where they need to go, but sometimes that ride is delayed.
Delays can happen for a variety of reasons including weather and scheduled maintenance, but often it is due to freight train interference. This is when our trains are delayed by slower freight trains ahead of us while our trains are traveling on their tracks. Although Federal law states that passenger trains have priority, this is often ignored by the freight railroads.
Last year, freight trains delayed passengers more than 1.2 million minutes. You shouldn't have to wait for freight. When it comes to passenger rail, it's your right to be on time.
For more information: media.amtrak.com
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Amtrak's 50 Year History 1971 - 2021: Train Talk Ep. 32
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, also known as Amtrak, has been carrying passengers all across the United States since it took over the business from private railroad companies on May 1st, 1971. To celebrate 50 years of Amtrak service, the first Train Talk episode for this year will take a brief look back at the company's 50 year history from the beginning up through the present year. As always, leave me any feedback in the comments below, thanks for watching, and a Happy 50th Anniversary to Amtrak!
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I was surprised by America's FASTEST High-Speed train | Acela Express review
Today, we're diving into the american high-speed train Acela Express, zipping from Philadelphia to New York. I got to admit, American rail travel doesn't have the best repuation, but could this be be the train to change that? Join us and let's find out together!
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Train type: Acela Express
Route: Philadelphia to New Yor City
Train: Amtrak 2164
Distance: 145 km / 90 miles
Journey time: 1h15m
Average speed: 72 mph / 115 km/h
Price: 42 usd
Thumbnail photo © Han Zheng CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED
High-Speed Wifi on a High-Speed Train — The Texas Bullet Train
On the Texas Bullet Train, passengers have the ability to use their phone, enjoy high-speed WiFi, grab a fresh coffee, or just sit back and watch the world speed by!
The Texas High-Speed Train — Speed Comes Standard
Safe. Comfortable. Fast.
The Texas Train will move passengers between North Texas and Houston at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. Better hold on to your hat!
#AmtrakHowTo Who is Amtrak?
We’re excited to announce a new series of articles and content specially designed to help you learn more about rail travel including Amtrak’s benefits, routes, destinations, history and more! We’re calling it #AmtrakHowTo!
Follow along for more content covering all points of your journey. Whether you’re new to the rails or a veteran rider, there’s a lot to know about America’s railroad.
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Amtrak Livery History - 50th Anniversary
Over the past 50 years, Amtrak has had six different official liveries (paint schemes) on its trains - with the most recent one introduced in 2021. Watch this animation video to see all six during a journey across the United States.
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New high speed rail network announced by NSW Government
The New South Wales Government has announced a new high speed rail line linking Sydney with regional centers. Will this project actually come to fruition? We'll have to wait and see.
Original video by NSW Government, re-uploaded under fair dealing.
Amtrak Moynihan Fly-Through Animation
To better serve Amtrak intercity customers and commuter rail passengers, Amtrak will be expanding its New York City operations into the Moynihan Train Hall located directly across from New York Penn Station at 8th Avenue in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building. Take a virtual tour of the new Moynihan Train Hall which opens for Amtrak passengers on January 1, 2021.
History - Fast rail in Australia
This video provides a brief history of fast rail services and trains in the states of Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. These trains include the WCA/WCE class railcars, the XPT (Express Passenger Train) fleet, the Electric and Diesel Tilt Trains, the WDA/WDB/WDC class and the V/Line VLocities.
NYC to MIAMI on Amtrak's SILVER STAR - 32 Hours in a NEW Sleeper
Hello and welcome to New York’s Penn Station! Today we’re heading to Miami, riding from New York to Florida onboard Amtrak’s Silver Star.
_Trip Information_
Train Number: Amtrak Silver Star 91
Locomotives: GE P42DC 87 and Siemens ALC-42 320
Consist: 3 Amfleet 2 Coaches, Amfleet 2 Cafe, Viewliner 2 Diner, Viewliner 1 Sleeper, Viewliner 2 Sleeper, Viewliner 2 Baggage
Accommodation: Viewliner 2 Roomete (Room 6)
Departure Time: 11:02am
Arrival Time: 6:55pm +1 day (15 Minutes Late)
Journey Time: 31hr 45min
Price: $661.00
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_First Class:_
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Eli Taubman
Devin Clancy
Kevin Lippes
Jason D
Arlington Public Transit
Wayno Guerrini
Zukesers
Alexander Aznavoorian
JC The Beard
Christopher Style
Matt Cain
Alexandre Veilleux
Grant Baron
James G
La Vern Cross
Joseph Crawford
_Business Class:_
James Schock
Lucas Ohlig
Jeff Banks
Joshuwa Watkin
Miles Jajich
Lois Johnson
Steve's Wanderlust
Brendan Smith-Wilks
_Coach Class:_
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Arthur Sievers
Stephen Keever
Sam Jennings
Michael Cronin
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Michelle Gruben
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Elizabeth Chamberlain
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Sparkles - Daxten
Backyard Stories - Sum Wave
Sunset Serenade - dvine
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Cliffside - Tape Machines
Purple Lilies - Sum Wave
Imaginations - Sum Wave
Summer Haze - Andre Aguado
By the Water - Tape Machines
First Horizon - ELFL
_Chapters:_
0:00 Hello and Welcome to New York's Penn Station!
1:02 Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge
2:57 Boarding the Silver Star
4:11 Our Route to Miami
5:20 Departing NYC
5:55 110MPH on the NEC
6:45 Sunshine in Philly
7:16 Amtrak's Avelia Liberty: The Future of US HSR
7:47 Traditional Dining Returns!
9:04 A Beautiful Sunny Day
10:33 The Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel
11:22 DC Engine Swap!
12:36 BONUS Railfanning in DC
13:52 Diesel Power Couples On
14:43 National Landmarks
15:30 AutoTrain
16:06 Ashland, VA
17:01 Onboard Wifi
17:18 Richmond Fresh Air Stop
17:45 A Delicious Dinner
18:57 Shower Time
19:58 Roomette Sleeping Setup
20:21 Raleigh, NC
20:39 Off to Bed
20:51 Morning on Day 2
21:05 Folkston, GA RailCam
21:35 Sunrise in the Sunshine State
21:50 Jacksonville, FL
22:35 Breakfast on the Silver Star
23:28 Subscribe! And THANK YOU to my Patrons and Members!
23:51 Sunshine and Foliage
24:06 Viewliner 2 Roomette Tour
28:54 Orlando Fresh Air Break
30:41 V2 Bathrooms
31:17 The Sunshine State
31:28 Silver Service Similarities
32:07 Lunchtime in Lakeland
32:27 Lakeland: 1 Station, 2 Stops
33:06 Plant City Rail Cam
33:44 The Tampa Turnaround
34:44 A Long Stop in Tampa
34:59 Our Locomotives
35:38 Heading back East
36:22 Bedroom Tour on a Viewliner 2
39:06 Rural Florida and our Sister Service
39:25 Lake Okeechobee
39:40 West Palm Beach
40:07 Fort Lauderdale and Angel the Blind Gamer!
41:11 Arrival in Miami
41:34 A Farewell to the Silver Star
41:51 Subscribe! And Another THANK YOU to my Patrons and Members!
42:16 Thanks for Watching!
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High Speed Rail Hearing: Payne, DeFazio, Kunz Opening Statements (May 2021)
High-Speed Rail was the focus of a Congressional hearing held by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure on May 6, 2021. Opening statements by Rail Subcommittee Chairman Donald Payne, T&I Chairman Peter DeFazio and US High Speed Rail Association's Andy Kunz are presented in this video.