I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
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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 ...
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I compared Amtrak's coach seat and first-class roomette. Even for a short trip, the costlier option was worth it.

I traveled from Miami to Tampa aboard the Amtrak Floridian. The coach seat felt similar to plane travel, while the first-class room offered more accommodations. Overall, I found the private roomette ...
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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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What it was like on Amtrak's new Acela 'NexGen' trains

Amtrak has introduced new next-generation train sets on the busy Northeast Corridor, offering higher speeds and improved ...