Amtrak has been testing and investing in a U.S.-manufactured, state-of-the-art fleet of Acela trains. The trains are said to be “service-proven, top of the line, international technology.”

According to the Washington Post, the trains will be the fastest in the country with speeds up to 186 mph.

For extensive coverage of Amtrak’s plans for local rails, you can read the Post’s article here. Photo courtesy of the Washington Post.