Is Amtrak’s Acela Express REALLY worth the money?

High-speed rail in America is an often discussed topic, so I decided to try out the USA's only high-speed train, and see if a ticket is really worth the high price they ask. Welcome to Amtrak's Acela!

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Journey Details:
Origin: Moynihan Train Hall at New York Penn, NY
Destination: New Haven Union, CT
Company: Amtrak (AMTK)
Train: Acela Express
Accommodation: Business Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 76 miles / 122 kilometres
Price: $85.00 (£74.40 / €84.90)
Time: 1 hour 43 minutes, arrived 3 minutes early

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