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Acela Express

Acela Express
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Amtrak Acela Express train, led by power car #2009, at Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Overview
Service type Inter-city, high speed tilting train
Status Operating
Locale Northeast United States
Predecessor Metroliner
First service December 11, 2000 (2000-12-11)
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Ridership 3,473,644 (FY2015)
Route
Start South Station, Boston
Stops 15
End Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Distance travelled 456 mi (734 km)
Average journey time 7 hours
Service frequency 20 per day
Train number(s) 2100–2297
On-board services
Class(es) Business and first class
Disabled access Fully accessible
Seating arrangements Reclining leather seats
(4 across in Business Class, 3 across in First Class)
Catering facilities On-board café; at-seat meals in first class
Baggage facilities Overhead bins and racks; no checked luggage
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed 150 mph (240 km/h) maximum
84 mph (135 km/h) average
72 mph (116 km/h) average including stops