Amtrak is set to launch an enhanced version of its Northeast Corridor high-speed rail Acela service on Aug. 28. In what Amtrak calls "a new era of high-speed rail," the launch of NextGen Acela will ...

The NextGen Acela will connect Boston, New York City and Washington along a 457-mile route that will offer nearly one-third more seats and expanded weekday and weekend service starting Aug. 28.