The differences between the two Amtrak fares—plus, advice on when to upgrade and when to opt for the cheaper ticket.

I recently booked a first-class ticket on an Amtrak Acela train traveling from New York ... but the Amtrak Acela only has business and first-class seating. I booked a standard (business-class ...

Since the Acela Train is all Business Class, you can select your specific seat assignment when booking tickets online. For ...

Last year, a federal watchdog's report flagged defects on a slew of new Acela train sets, warning the problems threatened to further delay their arrival into service. This time last year ...

even in first class. The new trains sets have a 70% increase in passenger capacity than the 20 Acela train sets running now. Amtrak has been planning for the Acela replacements since 2014.