I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...

I took a first-class train trip on an Amtrak Acela for the first time in 2022. Some things surprised me about the cabin like the abundance of drink options yet limited food. I was also surprised that ...

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...

A first class train ride just got more luxurious. That's because Amtrak is rolling out a new, elevated dining menu for premium passengers on its popular Acela line, according to the company. From ...

Amtrak is raising the bar for travelers on its Acela service by rolling out a series of upgrades designed to enhance its First Class experience. Starting last month, passengers in First Class have ...

One week after the Amtrak Food & Beverage Working Group sent recommendations to Congress following a year-long analysis of the railroad’s onboard service, Amtrak has launched an all-new, premium Acela ...

Chilled sesame noodles are part of a premium menu created by Stephen Starr for Amtrak's first-class passengers. (Courtesy Amtrak) Amtrak has partnered with James Beard Award winning restaurateur ...

WHY IT RATES: Hitting the rails with Amtrak just got tastier.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Amtrak and STARR Restaurant Group, led by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Dining on board Amtrak's Acela will now feel like a high-end night out in Philadelphia. James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr announced that he's crafting the new ...

I recently took a first-class train trip on an Amtrak Acela for the first time. Some things surprised me about the cabin, like the abundance of drink options yet limited food. I was also surprised ...