See inside Amtrak's luxurious new train cars, the closest thing to European rail the US has yet seen

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See inside Amtrak's luxurious new train cars that are the closest thing to European rail the US has yet seen

Graham Rapier Sep. 2, 2019, 9:10 AM



Amtrak's new Acela trainsets are set to hit the rails in 2021. Amtrak

• Amtrak's newest trains are set to arrive in 2021 and will be put to work on the Acela service from Boston to Washington, DC.
• The operator previewed the cars' interiors this week — and they look plenty luxurious.
• In addition to bigger, more comfortable seats, the café car and bathrooms have also been upgraded.
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When Amtrak's newest Acela trainsets arrive in 2021, not only will travelers get a faster trip between Boston, New York, and Washington D.C., but a more posh interior as well.

The agency showed off the new cars' upgraded interiors this week at its headquarters in Delaware, where the tour included mock-ups of both business and first-class, as well as the cars' bathrooms, galley, and driver's cab.
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Here's a look inside:

Each car will have 25% more seats than before, Amtrak says. Sleek new overhead luggage racks and digital signage add to the futuristic look.



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[sinkingfeeling]

1. Yes, look like a lot of Eurorail cars.

[hlthe2b]

2. They look nice. I only wish the tracks available her were as smooth as the ride in Europe...

[CrispyQ]

6. What makes Euro tracks smoother?

Have you ridden the Zephyr? We see it climbing the Flatirons in the morning when we hike around Eldorado. I would like to take it, even if just up to a mountain town & come back the next day.

[hlthe2b]

7. No. but I certainly would if given the chance.

European trains run on new, newish or at least very well maintained tracks, a necessity given their high speed trains. Most of ours are older, if maintained, but not the latest technology, at least in the East coast.

The Zephyr runs a beautiful route though. I'll have to look into it in the future!

[cornball 24]

3. About time!!

[Me.]

4. I Can't Tell If The Seats Are Plastic Or Not

which would not be comfortable.

At link...recycled leather

[Phoenix61]

5. I've taken one train trip in my life.

It was super cool. Bar car was great. Met a man who spoke Spanish and a little English. At that time my French was poor but apparently adequate. We had a good time talking.