A new era of train travel is about to begin.
The rail company just shared highlights of its new, state-of-the-art trains, dubbed Airo, which will roll out on the Northeast Corridor from North Carolina to New York in 2026.
The sleek new trains that will be offered by Amtrak will offer passengers an elevated experience.
Speaking at a press conference at New York City's Moynihan Train Hall, Roger Harris said the modern rail cars combine "sustainable transportation, world-class design and modern amenities" that are a "move toward progress and change for Amtrak."
The first images of the regional trains show shiny new cars with dark blue headrests and plenty of workspace. There are cup and tablets holders at every seat. Passengers can enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the country with the help of panoramic windows.
The redesign of cafe cars will include more self-service options as well as contemporary food offerings.
The assistant commissioner for New York's Department of Transportation, Janet Ho, said that the state was excited about the introduction of Amtrak Airo, saying that it will "help revitalized the passenger experience both in New York and across the nation with greater ADA accessibility as well as enhanced at seat amenities
Credit card applications for Amtrak are back for the first time in a year.
In line with New York City's environmental programs, the hybrid-engine trains will have zero emissions, she said.
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The new hybrid engines will be slower than the new Acela trains, which will reach speeds of 160 miles an hour. Since they'll be able to traverse the entire corridor without having to switch engines, they'll save time on long journeys.
The time it takes to change engines will be cut in half with the new eco-friendly hybrid engines.
There is a $28 million upgrade on the trains.
The Adirondack, Carolinian, Downeaster, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Maple Leaf, New Haven/ Springfield Service, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Vermonter and Virginia services are some of the new regional train routes.
The new fleet of trains will be manufactured by California-basedSiemens Mobility. The entire fleet is projected to be fully online by 2031.
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The additional reporting was done by Meghna Maharishi.
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