I booked a first-class ticket on an Amtrak Acela train, which included perks like meal service and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge.

A new model of train capable of speeds of up to 180 miles per hour could be running on Amtrak lines as soon as next spring, provided the final testing stages go well. The new line of Acela trains ...

Amtrak's first-class car on the Acela train surprised me with a limited food menu, stiff seats, and a high price, but I appreciated the lounge access.

Acela is an express option for regional trips around the Northeast with 14 stops in 12 cities, according to the train line's website. This particular ride was 20 minutes faster on Acela than it ...