What do you think of Acela?

Question

Have you ridden on the Amtrak Acela trains in the Northeast Corridor yet? How was your experience? Would you use this form of transportation again?

Answer 1

Before the Acela, Amtrak ran a test train called the X-2000.

The X-2000 was built in Sweden, and it was a tilting train.

The X-2000 was better than the Acela, but the powers that be wanted the train to be built in the USA (to create jobs).

Answer 2

Strange spelling is all I can say for sure.

Couldnt they come up wiht somehtign better?

Answer 3

I've ridden on them a number of times. They are very comfortable, smooth, and fast.I clocked it going 125 mph in MD once.

They are usually crowded with passengers. I would ride them again, especially if my company is buying the ticket. If I pay myself, I'll go on a regional train.

Acela isn't worth the extra money.