Matt Johnson wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:31 pm
The question is, with the new wire in place, will the Acela Is at least get a bump from 135 mph to 150?
Excellent question, probably better asked and answered on a thread dedicated for Acela 1s instead of this one for Acela 2s. The speed increase in New Jersey has been planned, and tested for the new Acela 2s. Acela 1s will probably have to be tested for higher speeds on this section of track, and I doubt Amtrak wishes to test them as they will be phased out within two to three years. But I am not the chief in charge.
Additionally, if Amtrak were to increase the speeds of the existing Acela 1s in New Jersey, it sort of negates their argument for purchasing 28 new Acela 2 train sets.