While American trains might not be as speedy as those found in other countries, Amtrak does have some that can go a lot ...

A new modern Amtrak fleet of 28 high-speed trains will enter service this spring on the popular Acela line from Boston to Washington, D.C. after nearly a decade of planning and design delays.

Connecticut residents commuting to New York City are getting faster train service after the Metro-North Railroad modernized signal systems, helping to cut travel times by 10 minutes on some trains.