Amtrak Acela First Class Review - Better Than Ever? - New York to Washington, DC
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Amtrak Acela
Train 2159
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, NY - Washington DC
Acela First Class - Seat 10A
Price - $193*
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The Metropolitan Lounge is super nice. I dropped by there to decompress after an arrival last year. The food and drink offerings were indeed impressive, especially compared to the only other Amtrak lounge I’ve been in, which was in Los Angeles. I had no idea about the shower rooms but I didn’t need them anyhow.
I rode BAL-NYP, other way was on normal NEC. I got a BidUp seat and the car was packed. I got stuck with a window side table seat so I didn’t exactly have leg room but the service was wonderful. They kept the coffee coming. I got the egg white omelet. It was, like your short rib, fantastic.
This was nice, but nothing will ever match the first class service when High speed rail service, between NY and DC , was introduced. I recall the seating arrangements to be that of the first class section on planes. They covered the tray with a linen cloth. The meal was served on ‘China’ plates, with metal utensils, and nice stemware. That’s when high speed service was great.
Just booked Acela First Class from New York to Boston!
Very nice !!👍😍🚈🚉🚄💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞
I'm going to do that soon...
How was your experience. I can't decide if I want to go first class or business. The price is double for first class.
I rode First Class from Philly to Boston a few years back. Great experience. the attendant was friendly and help. The new Train Hall is amazing looking. Kind of reminds me of the way the original Penn Station looked like. Lots more light, and more space to move around. The ceiling actually reminds me of the original station. (i wonder if that was the point?)
Most likely yes that was the point, and yes first class is pretty awesome now
I've done that trip before on the Acela to Boston. Actually, I think it was Northeast Regional to start, and then picked up the Acela. For business travelers, the Quiet Cars, availability of electrical outlets and wifi, luggage directly above the seats, and meals with drinks really made it worthwhile. I could see myself using the shower and other amenities since I often travel at odd hours, and it's just "go-go-go" once I arrive, often trying to call into conference calls enroute. Sleep and rest are at a premium, so any chance I have to catch some "ZZZZ's", I'll do it. Taking the Acela tomorrow and the day after. If you're going downtown, Amtrak beats flying since you can ditch the rental car.
Enjoyable video. Thanks!
Nice video, I think you should include prices.
why? they are certainly going to change, then the video would require editing.
@@jamestoney6628 Which is why the phrase 'at the time of publication...' was invented. Price is a high priority when making choices for most people and not having any reference point feels incomplete.
@@SirKenchalot right
Love seeing Sleepy Joe International Airport at 10:50!
ACELA is premium service. ACELA First Class adds a premium on top. Last time I looked at a schedule, time difference was about 30 minutes. Not worth it to me.
The problem with expanding the Amtrak network is, it's a chicken-or-egg conundrum.
No private investor is going to sink that much money, up front, into a national rail network. Acquisition of right-of-way would be fraught with nimbyism at every conceivable turn, making the price sky-high before they could even lay a single crosstie.
It would take government sized money to do it. Problem there is, government money always involves a whole bunch of palm-greasing. And, as we've already seen in 2021, a single election can kill an entire multi-state project.
The private sector can't afford that big a project; the US government would be more inclined to use it to move dollars from Donor X to Politician Y, than to move passengers from Point A to Point B.
It's depressing, but that's where we are right now.
We now have a president who understands the importance of rail. If it actually is important to you, too, why not let your elected representatives know? It would be a lot more productive than making gloomy comments on RUclips.
Unfortunately, Trevor’s comment is more reality than gloomy.
@@miketravels, it will continue to be that way unless you and others like you do something to change it.
I was rather disappointed that you didn't show the interior of the 1st class car in more detail. Also the cost of 1st class vs all other classes.
3 times more, now price w 14 days or more advance booking, is $69 from NY to DC, $59 from NY to Boston, and $79 from..DC to Boston.
For business class.
NER coaches are $34 from DC to Boston, $29 from Boston to NY or NY to DC, $34 from NY to Norfolf or to Newport News or to Roanoke. NE Regionals Siemens ACS-64 maximum speed is 125 mph.
Acela speed is 125-150 mph.
You should have done from Boston to Washington DC the full ride in First Class on the Amtrak Acela Express. Plus Amtrak has brought back the Traditional Dining Service on the Amtrak Acela Express route for their First Class service.
Did you enjoy the food?
I have been watching your train videos for some time now. They are great, especially your later ones. I love the ones you are doing with audio narration. You have a terrific voice and enjoy "Hearing" your commentary while watching the presentation. I wish you would also show an image of yourself in your future videos, I would enjoy seeing a photo of who is presenting the program. Many other people do this in their presentations.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos on your channel.
Nice video but I wish you had shown more of the first class car. When visiting GB we took a Virgin train first class from Inverness to London. The best experience ever!
Hi there, Im planning a trip to Maryland in May of 2022. I know I have to take Amtrak to Union Station Washington DC and from commute to Maryland. I did take a look at available Amtrak Tickets to purchase on dates I want to depart and return but only see Buiness and First Class tickets available to ride on the Amtrak Acela train. Im guessing either the Coach area of the Amtrak Acela train is sold out or they just do not have coach.
My question is which is better to purchase, Business or First Class? Now I see that First Class is more expensive than Business, why? What would be the difference Business and first class?
I'd like to sit where there is a big table and not a little tray.
Nice trip report if I come to America in the future this is one of the things I want to try out the acela express
First time viewing your channel, so here’s my first impressions (no set order) … video quality/content was excellent. I would have appreciated a peek at Business Class though to differentiate that from your First Class car (you did walk through 2nd class). Your voice intonation hit me as monotone. Perhaps a little uptick every now and then wouldn’t hurt 🤓. The Metropolitan Lounge is dope! I was really surprised. Imagine what it will be when pandemic restrictions are lifted (maybe in the fall). Uuum the tv microwave meal (even though you said it tasted good) needs A LOT OF WORK on presentation. I have heard Amtrak has planned to upgrade long haul dining cars in late summer. They sure have a colossal upgrade to accomplish! Then I think short haul services are last to be upgraded. Would I use Acela ? Yes absolutely! How could you not considering it’s city center to city center service and ok trains are not nearly as concerned about weather abnormalities as is flying. I truly hope that President Biden (aka Amtrak Joe) and Secretary of Transport Pete Buttigieg (yea Pete) make their wishes of high speed rail corridors come to fruition … America certainly is ripe for them and climate change is not a joke. As we see this summer, it’s starkingly a reality. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻
Unlike you, i _don't_ see anything wrong with the meals (and if you want to see better ones, pressure your congressperson/senator to provide Amtrak with more funding so that said meals look great according to your [IMHO] too high standards [go take a European train trip, and you'll probably discover that the meals aren't that different from what's on Amtrak Acela.])
I was disappointed that you didn't talk about the seating (comfort, legroom, and amenities).
I _wasn't_ ; you don't need to hear and see that all of the time in a train vid.
nice video how long was the train ride
I think they need to improve the food presentation if it's to be taken seriously as a first class product.
What were the seats like?
Was there wifi on board?
Power sockets by the seats?
That food looked nasty to me
Thank you so much for your videos! I began traveling on the brand new Silver Meteor from New York to Ft. Lauderdale in 1972, when stewardesses pampered the riders, and live entertainment and movies were scheduled in the lounge cars. I had full rooms and roomettes. The dining was impeccable. Riding Amtrak was one of the best experiences my family and I ever had. Your train trips are a treasure to me. Keep showing your great train adventures and hopefully the old Amtrak catch phrase will return....Tracks Are Back!!!
Amtrak used to have that? WOW! That must sound like a party back then. Unfortunately, I don't think these amenities exist on trains, but with a smartphone or a radio of some kind onboard, it may make up for it to pass the time, but I don't think it is as magical as the entertainment on the lounge that you described. Imagine if Amtrak hosted an EDM dance party on the lounge cars. Takes the party bus concept to a whole new level. OR WAIT! Imagine a party car. Oh the friendships you'll make through that journey.
@@aaronberns8485 Taking the Silver Star and Silver Meteor back in the heyday of Amtrak was exactly magical! I have made many special friendships on my train journeys that have lasted a lifetime. Sadly, those "spare no expense" luxurious magical "party days", I'm afraid, are gone forever. I still have the same love I have always had for train travel... it's just that now any magic in any journey I take, only comes from the great memories I keep.
awesome. The 70s were truly something. How do you feel about the old train cars that are 50 years old getting replaced
@@aaronberns8485 I only wish I could get a 50 year old body replacement....like the train cars....lol!
@@ginfrench3350, European trains don't have all of that, why does Amtrak still need to have them?
No food review? I found Acela 1st class attendants very slow in service on this route.
Great video...
How long was the Train Ride???
How long does it take to get to Washington DC from NY ?
Laughing for European times and distances.
456 miles from DC to Boston, 225 miles from DC to NY, 231 miles from NY to Boston, now times...
NE Regionals ACS-64 trains covers whole route in 7:45 to 8:30 hrs, maximum speed 125 mph, average is 62 mph with stops, Acelas do this slightly better, 6:45 to 7:15 hrs, average speed is 67 mph with stops, 135-150 mph maximum speed (150 mph is only allowed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for..33 miles..). Reason for slow, is 15-20 min stop in NY plus 10-12 more stops along 456 route, slow portion for about 65 miles in Connecticut because of commuter trains, there maximum speed for all trains is 80 mph, 125-135 mph in NJ, 60 mph in NY tunnels, 30 mph in Baltimore tunnels, 50-80 mph in around Philadelphia hub, 125 mph from Philadelphia to Newark DE, 135 near DE to North Baltimore tunnels (there is only 30 mph) and from Baltimore Washington Airport to New Carolton is 135 mph, 80 mph for rest of route to DC. And 125 mph anywhere else, from East Connecticut to Boston, except 150 mph portions.
NE Regionals trains do this up to 125 mph where speed permitted. Commuter trains do 80-100 mph, except MARTA trains from Baltimore to DC, 100-125 mph. Travel on Acela between DC and NY takes from 2:45 to 3:00 hrs, NE regionals do more stops and travel there 3:15 to 3:40 hrs.(225 miles), Travel from NY to Boston takes on Acela 3:40-4:10 hrs, while Regionals do more stops for 4:15 to 4:45 hrs (231 miles).
1 mile is 1.609 km.
New Avelia Liberty comes to NEC for 20 year old Acela replacement in 2022-23 this train limited in NEC for..160 mph with active tilt all time... Avelia Liberty trains are capable to do 187 mph with tilt and 217 mph without it...
But we have FRA Highest Safety Standard and obsolete tracks and bridges from New Haven to Baltimore, except few upgraded sections in NJ.
NEC maximum permitted speed is 165 mph between New Brunswick and Trenton (33 miles) in NJ.
Also keep in mind that this is like 4 big megapolises along this 456 miles route.
DC-Baltimore, Wilmington-Philadelphia, NJ-NY-Connecticut or Tri-State Area, Rhode Island-Boston. Only in rural areas trains permitted to pass faster than 125 mph and they are only less than 100 miles left for that in total.
Nice video. Nice to see that you scanned slowly. Some other train videos make me so dizzy that I have to stop them.
Acela maximum speed in NE corridor, 125-150 mph, NE regionals speed here maximum..125 mph, but priced $29 between NY and DC or Boston...
BTW business class in Acela price is $69 between DC and NY, and $59 between NY and Boston, $79 between DC and Boston, Regionals are $34...
So what's benefits for extra $125 for Acelas First class vs Business class($69), $10 value of fast prepared food, you paid $135 for that...
Just a prestige to say that you have rode on First Class, oops visit for free to modern Metropolitan Lounge in new Penn Station...
It does save about 30 minutes. If you’re a businessman or someone commuting for work. Saving 30 minutes could be worth more than $60 depending on how much you earn.
@@justinxie9988 it's save you much less than 30 minutes...
Average speed of Acela with stops between NYC and DC 78 mph, while Regionals average speed is 72 mph.
Now between NY and Boston average speed with stops is 65 mph for Acela and 62 mph for Regionals...
Now divide this from 225 miles NY to DC and 231 miles NY to Boston distances. Plus Regionals stops between DC and Boston on 16 or more stations, while Acela stops limited to 12 or less.
@@justinxie9988 commuting to work??? 225 miles from Home??? Acela save you 9 minutes between NY to Philadelphia and 20 min between Boston and New Haven, Really this not what you can't expect from HS train, 91 miles from NY to Philadelphia and 157 miles from New Haven and Boston. Most business people traveling on Acela either from NY to Philadelphia or Wilmington, or from these stations to DC or Baltimore, or from Boston to New Haven or Stamford. Acela trip from NYC to DC is 2:45-3:10 hrs average, from NYC to Boston is 3:40 to 4:15 hrs
Now Regional trains do these NYC to DC from 3:10 to 3:40 hrs, and NYC to Boston from 4:10 to 4:40 hrs. The difference in time depends on number of intermediate stops increased in rush hours, decreased in mid-day, also depends on how long is stop for transfer to other trains in Philadelphia and New Haven. NYC stop is usually 10-20 for Acela and 15 to 30 for Regionals. Because many people getting off the train first before boarding can start in NYC Penn Station stop. Acela process gained just 5-10 minutes faster for this in NYC. I don't count NE Regionals overnight trains, what's stops in NYC both early morning and stops lasted 45 minutes. Also prolonged stops in Philadelphia, New Haven and Providence. 6-10, 10-20, 5-10 accordingly. All this prolonged overnight trips between DC and Boston on Regionals with reduced maximum speed to 110 mph instead of 125 mph, because of Viewliner type 1 sleeper limits to total 9,5-10 hrs. This train have southern terminal in Newport News, Virginia (185 miles from DC), while sleeper car added in DC.
Acela trains have very little benefits over regionals, who also have overhaul their Amfleet 1 cars, refurbished their seats. New Avelia Liberty cars would have better opportunity for over Regionals because of more capacity for train and simple new cars and no shake quiet tilt ride, also faster acceleration and speed. 160 mph vs 150 mph for current Acela, vs 125 mph Siemens ACS-64 lead Regionals. Current fleet of Acela is reached 20 years, while Amfleet cars is 45 years, but their locos are built from 2014-2018. And they have faster acceleration than current Acela trainsets.
@@JackArkitekt the express was purposely made for business travelers. Some of the business travelers companies pay for their trips.
Amtrak has a sleep room that you have to sleep on Amtrak to newyork from boston
With price of Acela First Class, 9,5 hours ride in sleeper overnight, you can do 32 hours in sleeper for this price from NY to Miami on Silver Star.
From DC to Boston and all intermediate stations, and price for this sleeper like First Class in Acela trains.
New York city needs a bed on Amtrak to boston
@@MichaelMyoutuber why, it's only 4,5 hours ride on Regionals, why needs a bed for this time??? I understand from DC to Boston this train is 9,5 hours, but why you need sleeper for less than 5 hours??? Did you ever ride Amtrak trains??? Did you ever seat in Amtrak coaches??? Do you need a bed in airplane for 5 hours or less flight??? BTW Amtrak leg room in coaches and overall comfort there uncomparable with airplanes, not mention of buses!!! Even Amfleet 1 cars provide sufficient for long ride comfort legroom!!!
Amfleet 2 cars (longer distance equipped trains) provide even foot and leg support, more reclined seats, business class in coaches have 2+1 seat combination if located in cafe/business club car. Sleeper car added to this train mainly for people riding for selected people, who willing pay $194 for maximum 9,5 ride, versus $29-34 for coach seating or $59-69 for business class.
Really tell me what kind of comfort this have, and no loud station announcement made after 10 pm until 6 am in all Amtrak trains operated anywhere systemwide in country!!! It's a quiet time for that time!!!
So, from 10 pm to 6 am is quiet time, this overnight train ride up to 110 mph, where permitted by tracks, not a lot of passengers boarding on and off after NYC, at least to Providence.
Really I don't understand why "NY needs bed" statement???
BTW this sleeper car is operated from DC to Boston only, while train have southern terminal 185 miles south from DC or 4 hours more rides without sleeper!!!
Sleeping cars? Are there Roomettes? Also what is the cost to travel first class?
Since this is a high - speed train, there is no sleeper car on the Acela.
What's the ticket price?
It's hundred and twenty I think it was when I last travelled few years back..it can vary
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Nice but how much is the one way cost? Free food seems to get people excited.
how many hours it took
I love Amtrak...by why wouldn't a dining/ food car have seating...that makes no sense at all!!
There is no dining car on an Acela. There is a “Cafe car” where you can purchase snacks and small meals and there is seating. Bar stool seats.
Where can I get the tickets?
Easiest ways:
Amtrak app
Amtrak.com
1-800-USA-RAIL
At Station:
Ticket Window (at Many Stations)
Quik Trak Machines
Great stuff.i love the ACELA!!.I wish they showed u the engineer driving it!!
The lounge is super nice one for trains!!! Like the ones for airlines almost !!!😍👍👍🚈🚉🚄💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞
You sound very sleepy
Of course there should be booth seating. What was the point of not including it?
Give me a Union Pacific "City" train with dome lounge and dome dinner!
Why? Union Pacific is dead, and this European-type HSR train is betyter.
That 1st class looks like any regular class. We really need to invest in better trains in the USA
cafe needs seats
To be honest, no it doesn't. And FYI, this seating arrangement isn't different from similar ones in European and Asian HSR trains.
Quantas horas de viajem de trem de Nova Iorque para Washington ? Like Like Like Imagem bonita de se ver !
About 3 hours
Why on earth would you not show the interior more than the view out the window. And I am guessing that most travelers aren’t interested in which specific train you are on. The food looks like a bad TV dinner.
"There was a man who rode to Washington from Wilmington Delaware for 40 years (and didn't do a gott damn thing for any of those years) and they named the station after him." Probably because the station is stationary and unremarkable just like the namesake.
According to who? You? Go and take a hike with your shitty attitude.
These cars look old to me.
Now if the U.S. can just freshen up their sleeper trains so they look like they belong in the 21st century
They _are_ freshened up for the 21st century.
Microwave food, can anyone say BANKRUPTCY in the near future.
Not microwaved. Cooked in a convection oven.
@@FFred-us9tw Looked like frozen food you buy in a supermarket
The food looked OK but the presentation looked to be on the level of a greasy spoon diner. All that plastic trash left over.
Please tell the rest of us, Robert, how old you do the food better?🙄
Amtrash! That’s a frozen TV dinner …. Sad. Just sad
Not frozen meals. Prepared daily
Well I loved taking the train. But now I won't take it. I am a smoker and no place to smoke now. When they bring back a smoking car I will take the train again. Or put exhaust fans in the sleeper cars rooms so you can smoke in your room.
Trust me, nobody needs a passenger like you.