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East Coast Part 2: Acela Train to New York

13 May 2024 • 361 km / 224 mi (map)

Today I took the Acela train from Washington to New York City.

The trip began in Washington’s beautifully-restored Union Station.

Union Station with flags in front of it on a clear day. · Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia
An intricate arched ceiling at Union Station. · Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia
An intricate arched ceiling at Union Station. · Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia
A white stone archway with lights and a person walking through. · Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia
Union Station, Washington, District of Columbia

Acela claims a top speed of 241 km/h / 150mph and my track log suggests we got very close to that a few times. Despite the speed, I did manage to get a few nice views of the countryside from my window seat.

Gunpowder River Crossing, Chase, Maryland
Susquehanna River Crossing, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York City skyline as seen from the train over a grassy marsh. · Kearny, New Jersey
Washington, District of Columbia, to New York, New York · 361 km / 224 mi
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