Yahoo

I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the $273 trip.

I took a first-class train trip on an Amtrak Acela for the first time in 2022. Some things surprised me about the cabin like the abundance of drink options yet limited food. I was also surprised that ...
Yahoo

I traveled first class on an Amtrak Acela train and thought the perks were cool — but not worth the $270 price tag

I booked a first-class ticket on an Amtrak Acela from New York City to Baltimore in 2022. For $273, I got free meal service and access to the Metropolitan Lounge at NYC's Penn Station. While I enjoyed ...
Railway Age

Amtrak Launches All-New Acela First Class Dining Menu

One week after the Amtrak Food & Beverage Working Group sent recommendations to Congress following a year-long analysis of the railroad’s onboard service, Amtrak has launched an all-new, premium Acela ...
AOL

Amtrak's First Class on the Acela Line Just Got a Big Upgrade—What to Know

A first class train ride just got more luxurious. That's because Amtrak is rolling out a new, elevated dining menu for premium passengers on its popular Acela line, according to the company. From ...
TravelPulse

Amtrak Enhances Acela First Class With Elevated Dining and Service Upgrades

Amtrak is raising the bar for travelers on its Acela service by rolling out a series of upgrades designed to enhance its First Class experience. Starting last month, passengers in First Class have ...
TravelPulse

Amtrak, STARR Restaurant Group Update Acela First Class Menu with Three New Meals

WHY IT RATES: Hitting the rails with Amtrak just got tastier.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Amtrak and STARR Restaurant Group, led by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, ...
The Points Guy

What it was like on Amtrak's new Acela 'NexGen' trains

Amtrak has introduced new next-generation train sets on the busy Northeast Corridor, offering higher speeds and improved ...
6abc News

Stephen Starr serving up the new menu for Acela's First Class riders on Northeast Corridor

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Dining on board Amtrak's Acela will now feel like a high-end night out in Philadelphia. James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr announced that he's crafting the new ...
AOL

I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge came with many perks including free snacks and comfy seating. I also enjoyed a complimentary meal and personalized service from a first-class attendant. I've never flown ...
phillyvoice.com

Food from Parc will be served to first-class travelers on Amtrak's Acela trains

One of Philadelphia's ritziest restaurants is hitting the rails through a partnership with Amtrak. Parc will soon be featured on the first-class menu of Acela trains traveling from Boston to ...
WHYY

Stephen Starr serving up the new menu for Acela’s First Class riders on Northeast Corridor

Dining on board Amtrak’s Acela will now feel like a high-end night out in Philadelphia.James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr announced that he’s crafting the new First Class dining menu ...