Amtrak HD EXCLUSIVE: Acela Express Train 2165 Boston to New York Full Ride Uncut (8/21/13)
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Welcome aboard Train 2165, the Acela Express from Boston South Station to Union Station, Washington DC. Today we will be riding from South Station to New York Penn Station. Enjoy the scenery, the high speeds, and the ride. This video is uncut, and represents continuous shooting from South Station to NYP.
THIS IS THE BEST ACELA FOOTAGE ... even though with occupied hands.
Congratulations Fan Railer!
Watching this I'm reminded of why i love train travel so much. Thx
Actually thrilling flying along at 149 on the ground. Took patience, and like a great TV sportscaster, no comment needed as the action unfolds. Wonderful job with dedication.
Bill Downes thanks =)
We need more passenger rail in the US besides just the East Coast and the California Zephyr. Not only that, but high speed, efficient rail service. I mean, look at Europe! You can take a train anywhere there!
Differing economic models stand in the way. In the USA, railroads are used VERY extensively to move freight, while in Europe, trucks are used almost exclusively. In Europe, the opposite is true. Its is very tough to have "both bears in the same den" so to speak, without sacrificing loads of time. The Acelas have their own track, owned by Amtrak, which is why the high speed line can exist. Everywhere else, they have to share track with UP, BNSF, NS, CSX, etc. and their freight trains take precedence over the Amtrak lines.
Justin Castleberry Yes, train travel is more "civilized", imo. But those with money makes the rules, and they rule for airports and private jets above all.
Somewhere between 10-100 billion dollars is the cost... depending on who you vote for.
The east coast has trains because it's the most densely populated region. And it's not even that dense compared to Europe or Japan. Also trains in Europe are just as expensive...and you have to book them in months advanced sometimes. America is a huge sparsely populated place. That's why people drive and fly.
Agreed. There was a megaproject in the works a few years back for a high speed rail system, but it was abandoned due to poor budget and construction complications. Even still, it’ll be a monumental task putting up the necessary power lines and connections to get high speed trains out west, not to mention the cost. And with COVID forcing us to put our economy into medical R&D, I don’t see high speed railway service getting to the West for a few years, if at all
Thank you! I’m ashamed that I’m finally following and downloading after so many years but I’m grateful that you brought the FULL experience of the romance of the rails back to light on this route. No annoying music…just the best sound. Thanks again!
Thanks for doing this. Can't believe I watched the whole thing!
Jim Bocous No problem. Kudos for making through the entire ride lol.
Fan Railer I'm going to ride that as the final leg of a journey from L.A. to Seattle, to Chicago, to New York, and finally, to Boston!
Awesome, Finally a train ride video without some "fitting music." that drowns the sound. Amazing.
You're very welcome. I share your sentiments on people who use music to drown out sounds from riding videos.
Agree with you Jacob-let the music of the train itself be the sound we hear, not someone's idea of music.
Dash 9 Railroad Productions AMEN!!!!
I love this! I love that there isn't any "music" or other distraction added to the video (that so many other users often do). I mean, when I search for "train ride", I want to actually watch the train ride and hear the train sound... not watch some sort of video where the user posts some sort of music they feel fits the video. How can a person be a true train fan if they massacre a train video like that? No, kudos to you for keeping it real. A real train with real train sounds!
I feel exactly the way you do. No real railfan drowns out a ride along video with music. I hate it when I find a rare ride along video of some train that I'm trying to listen to, and instead, I have to listen to some crappy music. Insta-down vote from me.
The approach to New York City, whether by car, rail, and even air, is always amazing.
Very true. Year or so before COVID popped up, me and my parents took a week-long trip to Europe. Seeing the Manhattan skyline as we were descending into Newark Intl was pretty nostalgic
It never gets old
The Acela hits 120 while still in Boston. Wow. 100 at Forest Hills, 115-120 at Hyde Park and about 110 through Readville (has to slow down for the next station).
That is impressive, after watching this video I decided to go by train to Boston :).
Wow! Talk about fast!!!
Amazing I watched the whole thing.exceptional for rail fans!!!
Thanks for making me have a nice trip. That was so great trip.
I hope you do the whole Amtrack route.
Thank you so much for posting!! I am going to experience this on Thursday, and it looks awesome!!
Hopefully someone who works at Amtrak sees this video and thinks how nice the video would be if the train has clean windows.
water_skipper It's always a hit or miss with the windows. Nothing you can really do about it...
The windows are indeed disgusting! There was an announcement that the train arrived late in Boston and they couldn't open the cafe car on time, Related I wonder?
yeah, SNCF in France has this problem too. When i rode the trains in France with SNCF, the windows were always dirty. My camera would keep focusing on the dirt and not the outside view, so that was annoying. Then again, SNCF has a horrible reputation in how they maintain their trains. Always covered in dirt, graffiti, dents, rust, and they don't invest in their "classic lines" despite their rising popularity.
@@jtkm - It Is why the Shinkansen line has "train washers" every few stations - you can even see them on the videos here on TH-cam.
Amtrak should add train washer at yards just like how MTA NYC transit does
Personally, when the train runs on an east-west route, you're going to have the sun on either side, depending on where you are at any given time. In addition, I'll always choose the side that has more scenery on it, regardless of where the sun is.
Congratulations.
This actually gives me an idea for the railway industry. I have a pair of glasses with lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight. What if this were implemented into the windows to reduce glare?
Great vid, quite an epic entry into NYC!
If I make a trip down there via the Acela, then I sure will. I will also then upload an edited compilation of the entire southbound ride to make a continuous BOS-WAS Acela video. May be a few years though.
Another Great Video! Thanks for sharing. Do New York City to Washington next on the Aclea and Please do share :)
When i watched this i felt like i was in the train. :D
great video. really nice tht you made the effort to keep your arm in an uncomfortable position to show us the speed
Ryan Veyr thanks lol... you have no idea, I feel like i'm doing permanent damage to my elbows every time I film long ride videos like this XP
The Acela train was a good start !!!
I love trains
You mean to tell me that you held a camera to that window, and filmed for more than 3 hours. Wow!!!!
lol, I do do some crazy shit sometimes.
Excellent footage. The train ride in your video traveled at decent speeds between Boston's South Station and New Haven Union Station as well as between New Rochelle, NY and New York City's Pennsylvania Station. However, between New Haven, CT and New Rochelle, New York, this section has much to be desired. Bridges, signaling, interlockings and perhaps more stretches of passing tracks where possible must be made to improve this section. Because of the joint ownership of both The New York Transit Authority and The Connecticut Department of Transportation, the speeds of this section are limited to maximum of 80 miles per hour. Improvements are supposed to bring the speeds for the Acelas and Regionals to 90 miles per hour. We will see, and the jury is still out. Also, even the section between New York City and Washington, DC moves at decent speeds. In conclusion, it is the section (New Haven, CT to New Rochelle, NY) mentioned above, more so than the shared right of way with other trains is why The Acela Express average speed is around 62 miles per hour.
Jose Barr Most of the New Haven Line has an MAS of 70 mph. The only section that has an MAS of 80 mph is a stretch trackage between Harrison and New Rochelle, spanning Mamaroneck and Larchmont. That section also used to be 90 mph, but some time ago, it was downgraded to 80 mph. I forget the exact reason why.
Fan Railer It's most unfortunate that the MAS (Maximum Allowable Speed) is 70 mph. Because in Michigan the Wolverine is now allowed to do 110 mph (in some sections) and still is allowed to travel at up to 79 mph on other sections; same goes for the Lincoln Service in Illniois which has the same format between Chicago and St. Louis. It's also interesting that these trains run through grade crossings and operate with GE Genesis P42's. Traffic is also a poor excuse for Metro North's Haven Line, because the volume of trains between Trenton, NJ (Trenton Transit Center) and NYC (Penn Station) especially after Secacus Junction is virtually equivelent to Metro North's New Haven Line. Again adequate improvements should be made. By the way, thanks for your reply; It was very informative.
Our trains in Australia are nothing like what you got ../thanks v much enjoyed it..
Thank you Fan Railer !!
Acela is on my bucket list
This is so cool thanks for sharing
Made me feel as if I was traveling
Awesome, thanks Fan Railer!
cool video.....love how it went through my town.
I LUV this video Fan Railer !!
Well done !
Five star !!
Love Acela Express. Rode it from Philadelphia 30th street to Providence RI. Sat in the first class car that was an awesome experience
Nice video
i use that app all the time when im on the metra train going from the suburbs to chicago
cool video!!! i enjoyed the section where the train went through new london connecticut. i recognized all the scenery cause i have relatives that live 5 blocks from the station. at 1:20:29 an acela had a fatal accident with a car a few years ago. my cousin was called to the scene of the accident
Great video !
Awesome video! I hope someday, we'll be able to see a drivers view!
Nicely done. I couldn't record my whole trip, had to stop and go and then edit out for time, but I like your idea of the trip.
Man O Man Whoever Filmed This Whole Amtrak Train Ride 2 NYC Thank U Very Much 4 The Hellavua Camera Shots U Provided 4 Us Audience 2 See Especially When Ur Getting Very Close 2 Ur Exit Off The Train 2 NYC
..... do your self a favor, and go to Amtrak's website and look at the Acela / northeast regional schedule.
Nice video of the train ride.
Conneticut got some really nice new commuter trains.
thanks for the nice trip
Awesome video, perhaps your best one so far. I have been wanting to ride the Acela, but its expensive to ride compared to the NE Regional, this video makes me feel like I'm actually riding the Acela from Boston to NYP. The train sounds, announcements, and quick walk to the snack car, its so realistic. You should take the Acela from Washington to NYP and film every minute and mile of it, it doesn't go 150 mph (at least for now) but overall its faster and therefore WAS to NYP is 2 hours 45 minutes
It does run 150 mph in some spots, I know because I was on it when it did and they anoounce it when it raches 150
wow I've always wondered what it would be lie on the inside of an acela train now I know
great video. Good job making it.
And that was the Clean Window!
ehhh, not really.
Fan Railer it was sarcasm
He knows that
This is my favorite train to ride, it’s like a plane on rails
I agree with you
I loved your sharing your trip with us ...wish I was with you..thank you
Dude, I know this is late to ask... I have a question about taking an AMTRAK train. I have this yearning of taking the AMTRAK train for the first time and I want to take the ACELA EXPRESS nonstop, from NYC to Washington DC. Is it possible to take the ACELA EXPRESS nonstop as a round trip in one session? To delve further, Going to Washington DC and immediately going back to NYC? This may be a weird question, but I am asking this a transit enthusiast.
Renegade MS yes
Actually look at train times they run ever 2 hours for acela and every hour on northeast regional
I seriously can't wait till Wednesday to take the Acela to Boston. I've been waiting Eons for this trip. I hope that I can take someone with me one day.
Спасибо.Очень забавно смотреть с программой спидометра. Оставил ноутбук и никто не тронул )))
+ArbitrFIFA наоборот немного бесило. Он мог бы куда нибудь прикрепить в угол, чтобы телефон не маячил перед глазами. А то так он есть, то его нет. +немного отвлекает от происходящего
Cool video! Haven't been on the Acela in a LONG time but I plan on going back on it once things calm down but before they end up being replaced(I'm very intrigued by the new trainsets, too.).
Congratulations.
Thanks a lot, it’s great to have this!
taken on my birthday
That’s great. I’ll be taking it this weekend to Washington D.C. to visit my sister and I will keep that in mind. This will be the second time in one month I have taken the Acela since it’s so cheap during COVID-19.
Outstandingly fast!
very nice of them to leave spots all over the windows like that, you'd think for the kind of money they charge you for Acela that they'd clean the windows for ya......
I rode the Acela from Newark to Route 128 in 2012
im going on the train Saturday from rte 128 to nyp to see the islanders game with my son! Hes so pumped!!
Nice video. What time did u depart South Station, and what time did u arrive at New York Penn Station?
thank you very much for the video! One of the things I want to do if I will ever visit USA is to take the Acela Express!
Not all trains stop at all stations, but Acela stations are: Back Bay, Route 128, Providence, RI, New London, CT, New Haven and Stamford, CT
Why does this train cost so much to ride if it moves at a normal speed?
It skips a lot of local stops and the accommodations and seating are nicer.
It also is faster on average than any other train in the US, though in some areas it’s speed isn’t taken advantage of due to sharp curves or less robust track and overhead wires.
In Massachusetts and Rhode Island trains can go up to 150 mph. Once you reach Connecticut and New York you start seeing more speed restrictions due to outdated infrastructure. Nevertheless the trip from Boston to New York is still faster than driving.
i'll be doing that same trip next month!
Awesome vid! What part in the video does the train pass Kingston RI, may I ask? Thanks! (Gonna be taking this exact route in May)
+TheEmpireBuilder And am I right that 24:16 is when the train bypasses Mansfield, MA?
From NY to DC, Acela stations are Newark, Metropark, Trenton, Philadelphia 30th St, Wilmington, Baltimore, and BWI Airport, by comparison Northeast Regional stops are (from BOS to WAS) Back Bay, Route 128, Providence, Kingston, Westerly, Mystic, New London, Old Saybrook, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New Rochelle, New York Penn, Newark, Newark Airport, Metropark, New Brunswick, Princeton Jct, Trenton, Cornwells Heights,North Phila., 30th St, Wilmington, Newark, Aberdeen, Baltimore, BWI, NCR.
Wonderful job. Really enjoyed it. Next time, please choose a cleaner window.
Thanks from Spain.
what was the ticket price from South Station to NYP?
Nice keep it up
Are you doing anymore uncut videos please do thank you I love train rides and cab rides.
Unfortunately, my current schedule prevents me from doing these prolonged ride recordings on a regular basis.
@FanRailer
Nice Amtrak Trip my friend! I know a lot about trains!
I know that, but wanted to list all of them, thanks for your comment!!
Nice!
does amtrak announce stops as you approach them? or do you basically just have to watch where you are for your stop?
Well I didn't know you did this video! NICE JOB!! What track does Acela go on Mainly like on the center track of the whole trip?
a tripod would be a good investment :P
megachristopher01 I have one. I don't use it for a number of reasons.
Cool footage you have earned a subscriber from the UK looking forward for more videos
KettlesBusesAndVegVideos thanks dude =) much more to come this year ;)
Hey, I think we went through Attleboro where I was born.
What did you use for the app to get the speed on the train from Boston to Washington, DC? Nice video btw!
***** It's the first thing I state in the description.
Coolness plus
Great "white noise" background while doing online work. Thanks! Hope you'll do car rides or flights some day!
great video if only the windows where clean
kev pol tell me about it; dirty windows: it's one of the great banes of railfans =P
Thanks for this awesome video man! Were you holding the camera up the whole time, or was it on a tripod? Same goes for the other videos you've made.
I never use tripods.
Wow, how are you able to hold up the camera for that long?
Fan Railer I swear I do the same, but now I have a phone holder for the window. I’m afraid it might fall off midway, but I haven’t actually tested it in a car or on the train
What App Do You Use?
looks alike spaceship rides lol
Intriguing ! As the Acela is a French TGV clone, altered to suit US conditions, and having a design maximum speed of 150mph, with 13,000hp, it's average speed is incredibly low ! The film reveals the train takes about 215 minutes between Boston and New York including stops, for a 225 mile rail journey. That's just 1.04 miles per minute, or an average of just over 62mph.
In 1936 the London & North Eastern Railway introduced the steam hauled "Silver Jubilee" express between London & Newcastle (250 miles) with a journey time of 4hrs (240mins). That's also about 1.04 miles per minute with an average speed of about 62mph. The regular class A4 Pacific steam locomotives used, had approx 2,000hp although the train weight was only around 300tons (7 coaches with about 240 seats) somewhat less than a normal Acela train. The steam train regularly reached speeds of around 100 mph for short sections of route where gradients were favourable. But on uphill sections speed could fall to around 50-60mph.
Don't you think Amtrak could have saved a lot of money if they had invested in 1930's British steam technology? As the British steam train of that time would have probably achieved average speeds of around 70mph over the relatively level Boston-New York route. The money saved, could then be used to replace the problem steel girder bridges which I seem to remember when I drove a train over the Boston-New York line in the 1980's was one of the major problems at that time ???
Perhaps the Maglev could be a great modern non polluting option too ! It is a lot faster than 62mph !
Terry Thomas Maglev, is a proven technology, but so far there's almost no commercial use of this method. Its disadvantages are of course that it is a monorail system so is unsuitable for use on very busy routes because of the problem all monorails suffer from, and that is the costs and space needed for "points/switches" which have to be massive moving beams on a monorail. It also suffers from the fact you can't integrate it with a rail network. In addition modern High Speed rail technology has moved forward so rapidly so it is not unrealistic to assume that the current maximum speed (in Spain) has already reached 215mph, and this maximum will continue to increase, defeating much of Maglevs theoretical speed advantage.
ok
Some info : The are are new Acella train sets almost ready for delivery at the beginning of next year that are 30% lighter hence , can maintain faster speed through curves , so more traveling while in higher speeds. It will have top speed of 160mph.
Also ..Far range plans; to bridge across the Long Island Sound from New London , which is relatively shallow , then follow the route of the Long Island Rail Road which is straighter and less congested compared to tracks from New Haven to NYC.
Bridge across LI sound will NEVER happen in our lifetime, not a chance. That was a fantasy suggestion that was kicked around, like straightening out more curves on the Shoreline.
Thank you for sharing, your trip, I really enjoyed it. many years already do not visit new york.
This was a smooth ride
lmao no, it really wasn't
How long did it take you to upload?
36 hours maybe?
on my laptop, it takes about an hour to upload every minute of video. So 3.5 hr= 218 min =218 hr. (9 days) to upload on my computer
Greg Huang It is your internet connection. My upload speed varies depending on where I upload my videos. My school internet is on average 20 times faster than my internet at home.
Many thanks to follow you from Boston to New York. A cheap travel found on you tube. I hope I can come over and travel the same route physically. Greetings from Sweden.
p.s did you take a bear at 1:22?
ian bridgeman lol thanks. and haha, do you mean beer? nah, I don't do beers.
Fan Railer In Sweden we drink bears on trains lol...no I mean beers. Anyway great video and I will look for more rides on your site.
Can you tell us the name of the software running on your laptop?
at what time during the video, specifically?
love this-what was the top speed?
150 mph
It's very slow ...
it is relatively fast.
Fan Railer
I think he's confusing mph with kph, lol
The turns into New York aren't as sudden or immediate as I might have thought. They're very gradual. From a right side window, I made out what I believe was the Sunnyside Yards.