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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