I like that they don't have blinding flourescent lights on full power overhead. The oil lobby has certainly ruined affordable rail transport in the US. We're told aging infrastructure prevents upgrading the rail system. How many billions was spent invading Afghanistan? We seemed to be able to do that fast enough. But addressing aging infrastructure remains too difficult. Please don't insult the average person's intelligence.
' _I like that they don't have blinding flourescent lights on full power overhead_ .' That's going to disappear once the new Avelia Liberty trainsets come on line. '_The oil lobby has certainly ruined affordable rail transport in the US_ .' There is an oli lobby, yes, and it has done some damage, but so has the airline lobby. Also, Americans-younger, _emoprogressive_ ones in particular- don't vote enough and when they do, instead of voting for the _realistic_ candidate(s) from the _realistic_ party that's the only one who can get into power and carry out what they want to see happen, they vote for the unrealistic candidate(s) from the fringe party that can't ever realistically get elected to Congress or to state legislatures, so nothing that they want to see happen (including the building of high-speed rail) happens. Americans that want to see the oil lobby and the airline lobby (as well as the automobile lobby-even _if_ it's building electric vehicles) be neutralized have to start organizing smartly and organize better, and also have to be _realistic_ about what can happen (politics is the art of the possible, and sometimes you have to compromise, because you can't get everything you want-but you can get what you need.) ' _We're told aging infrastructure prevents upgrading the rail system. How many billions was spent invading Afghanistan? We seemed to be able to do that fast enough. But addressing aging infrastructure remains too difficult. Please don't insult the average person's intelligence_ ' That relates to what I said above about organizing better, and making your voice heard to your congressperson/senator so that if ever anybody tries to declare war on some country, said senator/congressperson will vote against it and make sure it doesn't get underway (you maay also have to form lobbies to get what you want as far as building improved railways and new infrastructure.)
Good post @johannesbols57 $2.26 trillion spent on invading Afghanistan. May Christ end these evils and truly bless America. Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
Acela is pretty awesome. Closest you get in the U.S. to European-style train travel. I think Amtrak should have gone Acela nationally, BUT the U.S. is SO FAR behind Europe in SO MANY ways as it is. Acela was JUST in it's infancy when I started riding it in the Spring of 2000. I was in grad school at the time in New Haven and traveled home to NYC and to Boston frequently (although I have also ridden Acela to Philly, Baltimore & D.C. as well), and Acela is a WHOLE LOT faster than Metro North or the Northeast Regional EVER was.
Awesome ride onboard the Amtrak Acela Express #2151 enroute to Washington DC. Can you do an Amtrak Acela Express review in First Class between Boston & Washington DC. Keep up the awesome work.
Nice video. Next time, do first class and that is the top level and its little expensive but different point of view. I always love to travel on Acela but once they start the new trainsets, it'll be gamechanger for sure. Thanks for the video!
@@robertherman1146 why the hell do you wanna fly for such medium distance like who will take a plane to go from Boston to nyc highspeed trains are better for medium distance travel
We have to wait and sew how speed train go hire on the state. I am more than happy to fly Brigline or Amtrak. And the fact that both also go to Florida, make it even better! 100mpr is high speed fo me ! 🚄 Excellent video!
I should like to visit NYC at some point, and the Acela seems like a more civilized way of doing so. Just thinking about how much of a hassle it is getting to the airport, through screening, etc etc ... I the trail that much slower, in total?
The train is a great way to travel stress free. As for speed, it depends where you are coming from. Its a great way to get from Boston to New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Outside the Northeast Corridor travel times can take a lot longer.
Travelling first timers with grandma who for sure will be tired. Same time of day, same destination. When should I make her stay awake for scenery and when can I let her sleep? I know it will be dark for a bit but dont want to miss out on anything...any suggestions?
@@travelingadventureswithdan3181, that is why _you carry your own food_ that you've made beforehand or bought beforehand onboard (don't make or buy _any_ stinky food [hamburgers hot dogs, pizza, or anything else that will stink up the car], buy or make 'cold' food [pasta salad, salad, cold cut deli sandwiches, and/or cold submarine sandwiches.])
Yeah, It takes some getting used to especially if you're used to the open seating concept which has been used for years. I do like being able to choose my seat ahead of time though!
The truth is that the acela may be the fastest train in America but, one of the slowest in the world. The United States of America is decades behind the far more advanced countries of the far east and Europe and many nations who are not as wealthy as the United States are already developing in these modern marvels of transportation. Till the United States of America wakes up and realizes the great benefits that comes with highspeed bullet train technology, we will continue to struggle with travel in this country they call mighty. High traffic volumes, along with the headaches of boarding a flight and the slow and lethargic american trains called Amtrak just dosent seem to serve us accurately. We need to invest greatly in something the mighty United States of America should of had decades ago inorder to greatly improve infrastructure and our travel abilities. Highspeed bullet trains and maglev super train technology, the new american dream....
@carlsmith5545, your bitching about what the USA does't have is just that; a lot of bitching about it without doing anything political about it. Instead of doing so, why not just enjoy this video and the trip shown on it, and (unless you're willing to do something politically about it) please consider quitting your bellyaching about the state of railways in the USA? It's getting tiresome.
I like that they don't have blinding flourescent lights on full power overhead. The oil lobby has certainly ruined affordable rail transport in the US. We're told aging infrastructure prevents upgrading the rail system. How many billions was spent invading Afghanistan? We seemed to be able to do that fast enough. But addressing aging infrastructure remains too difficult. Please don't insult the average person's intelligence.
' _I like that they don't have blinding flourescent lights on full power overhead_ .'
That's going to disappear once the new Avelia Liberty trainsets come on line.
'_The oil lobby has certainly ruined affordable rail transport in the US_ .'
There is an oli lobby, yes, and it has done some damage, but so has the airline lobby. Also, Americans-younger, _emoprogressive_ ones in particular- don't vote enough and when they do, instead of voting for the _realistic_ candidate(s) from the _realistic_ party that's the only one who can get into power and carry out what they want to see happen, they vote for the unrealistic candidate(s) from the fringe party that can't ever realistically get elected to Congress or to state legislatures, so nothing that they want to see happen (including the building of high-speed rail) happens. Americans that want to see the oil lobby and the airline lobby (as well as the automobile lobby-even _if_ it's building electric vehicles) be neutralized have to start organizing smartly and organize better, and also have to be _realistic_ about what can happen (politics is the art of the possible, and sometimes you have to compromise, because you can't get everything you want-but you can get what you need.)
' _We're told aging infrastructure prevents upgrading the rail system. How many billions was spent invading Afghanistan? We seemed to be able to do that fast enough. But addressing aging infrastructure remains too difficult. Please don't insult the average person's intelligence_ '
That relates to what I said above about organizing better, and making your voice heard to your congressperson/senator so that if ever anybody tries to declare war on some country, said senator/congressperson will vote against it and make sure it doesn't get underway (you maay also have to form lobbies to get what you want as far as building improved railways and new infrastructure.)
@@Neville60001 It doesn't matter which party is in power, this has been going on for decades.
Northeast Corridor from Boston to DC is nearly all electric; no diesel involved.
You can't invade Afghanistan by rail....
Good post @johannesbols57
$2.26 trillion spent on invading Afghanistan.
May Christ end these evils and truly bless America.
Ephesians 5:11
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
I'm taking Acela from NY to MA next week, just was curious about the service, and your channel popped up, thanks so much.
Acela is pretty awesome. Closest you get in the U.S. to European-style train travel. I think Amtrak should have gone Acela nationally, BUT the U.S. is SO FAR behind Europe in SO MANY ways as it is.
Acela was JUST in it's infancy when I started riding it in the Spring of 2000. I was in grad school at the time in New Haven and traveled home to NYC and to Boston frequently (although I have also ridden Acela to Philly, Baltimore & D.C. as well), and Acela is a WHOLE LOT faster than Metro North or the Northeast Regional EVER was.
That's quite scary because I even consider Europe far behind
@@zeincexxx1285 NOT as far behind as the US.
@@benschaeffer8102 That's why I've said it's "quite scary" 😂
Enjoyed this review, last year I travelled from Back Bay to NYC and then NYC to DC on the Acela, thought it was excellent
I like that you choose the quiet car. Because it would be more easier for you to relax.
3:42 hrs. is a long time for that distance. Madrid to Valencia, in Spain, about the same distance, takes around
1:40 hrs on a real high speed train.
Acela is not high speed rail. Not even close. It’s also terribly bumpy on the way and the carriages are dirty and poorly maintained.
@@robertherman1146 My son was not impressed. He said the trip was excruciating long.
Beautiful train
Awesome ride onboard the Amtrak Acela Express #2151 enroute to Washington DC. Can you do an Amtrak Acela Express review in First Class between Boston & Washington DC. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks so much! I'd love to try first class sometime! Maybe when Avelia Liberty enters service, I will review first class!
Nice video. Next time, do first class and that is the top level and its little expensive but different point of view. I always love to travel on Acela but once they start the new trainsets, it'll be gamechanger for sure. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the suggestion! I plan to do first class once the Avelia Liberty is rolled out.
Yup once all the Avelia liberty enters they’re ready to replace the aging 6 car Acela sets
Thank You!
man train sim world 3 really knows how to replicate these trains
The NorthEast corridor is a place where amtrak actually rivals flying
It’s cheaper to fly
@@robertherman1146 flying is also boring
@@robertherman1146 why the hell do you wanna fly for such medium distance like who will take a plane to go from Boston to nyc highspeed trains are better for medium distance travel
Is that the Amtrak App that that provided train speed and location?
Have you rode the Port Jarvis Metro North Line to Hoboken NJ???
We have to wait and sew how speed train go hire on the state. I am more than happy to fly Brigline or Amtrak. And the fact that both also go to Florida, make it even better! 100mpr is high speed fo me ! 🚄 Excellent video!
On this particular trip would you recommend sitting on the left or right side of the train for a better view?
Going Southbound the left side is preferable since you'll get some nice views of the Connecticut coastline.
Wow nice
I should like to visit NYC at some point, and the Acela seems like a more civilized way of doing so. Just thinking about how much of a hassle it is getting to the airport, through screening, etc etc ... I the trail that much slower, in total?
The train is a great way to travel stress free. As for speed, it depends where you are coming from. Its a great way to get from Boston to New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Outside the Northeast Corridor travel times can take a lot longer.
04:48 Route 128 is my home station.
Oh wow nice
@@thiagoknows3504
My house is one hour away from that station! 😀
@@darthblader2002cool
ive only ridden 1 amtrack train when i was like 10 or so idk but i wanna ride on acela
Travelling first timers with grandma who for sure will be tired. Same time of day, same destination. When should I make her stay awake for scenery and when can I let her sleep? I know it will be dark for a bit but dont want to miss out on anything...any suggestions?
I want to do a video as well like that one day I like trains
i heard that the new acleas have tgv horns
That "breakfast" would have been expensive at half the price!
Yeah, The cafe was pretty pricey.
@@travelingadventureswithdan3181, that is why _you carry your own food_ that you've made beforehand or bought beforehand onboard (don't make or buy _any_ stinky food [hamburgers hot dogs, pizza, or anything else that will stink up the car], buy or make 'cold' food [pasta salad, salad, cold cut deli sandwiches, and/or cold submarine sandwiches.])
The people who were on the Acela sounded like they were sleeping
I forget the “preassigned” thing every time and get in trouble
Oh, and I’ve recently seen ticket one-way from philly to NYC on acela for as little as $32
Yeah, It takes some getting used to especially if you're used to the open seating concept which has been used for years. I do like being able to choose my seat ahead of time though!
You can get good fares if you are flexible with times and book early enough.
You spelled "Massachusetts" incorrectly at 4:42.
Thanks for letting me know!
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How is the ride? Does it constantly move? I'm a bit concerned about motion sickness and this is a long way.
i just spent $163 for this journey. oops. travelling in june though
i regret the $120 round trip to go to dc from philly when it was just $40 by bus, for the exact same time...
The truth is that the acela may be the fastest train in America but, one of the slowest in the world. The United States of America is decades behind the far more advanced countries of the far east and Europe and many nations who are not as wealthy as the United States are already developing in these modern marvels of transportation. Till the United States of America wakes up and realizes the great benefits that comes with highspeed bullet train technology, we will continue to struggle with travel in this country they call mighty. High traffic volumes, along with the headaches of boarding a flight and the slow and lethargic american trains called Amtrak just dosent seem to serve us accurately. We need to invest greatly in something the mighty United States of America should of had decades ago inorder to greatly improve infrastructure and our travel abilities. Highspeed bullet trains and maglev super train technology, the new american dream....
@carlsmith5545, your bitching about what the USA does't have is just that; a lot of bitching about it without doing anything political about it. Instead of doing so, why not just enjoy this video and the trip shown on it, and (unless you're willing to do something politically about it) please consider quitting your bellyaching about the state of railways in the USA? It's getting tiresome.