Specifications - Acela Express, USA
| System | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Amtrak |
| Date introduced | Dec 2000 |
| Route length | Boston-New York-Washington |
| Maximum line speed | 241km/h (150mph) |
| Gauge | 1,435mm |
| Power supply | 12kV and 25kV a.c. overhead (auto-changeover) |
| Rolling Stock | |
| Builder | Bombardier/Alstom |
| Built | USA, Canada, France |
| Delivered | 1998–2001 |
| Formation | 2 power cars and 6 coaches |
| Tilt | Hydraulic. Max. 6.5 degrees (some 4.2 degree line limitations) |
| Design speed | 265km/h (165mph) |
| Dimensions | Length 20m (666ft), width 3.1m |
| Weight | 624 tons (566 tonnes) |
| Number | 20 |
| Capacity | 44 first class; 260 business class |
| Power | 9,200kW (2 x 4,600kW) |
| Special Characteristics | |
| High speed tilting trains to improve main rail artery services | |
| Centre-to-centre timings competitive with airlines | |
| USA’s only high speed long distance rail service. | |
| Build and maintain contract | |
| On-board facilities influenced by extensive customer research | |
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