In message , Christopher A.
Lee writes

On the other route from Penn to Boston or Washington we have fast
regular electrics including the Acela.

Done that one to Boston a few years ago.

I was quite underwhelmed as we trundled along at little more than 70mph
for miles when suddenly there was a spurt of acceleration and off we
went with a proud announcement that we were now travelling at 150mph,
the maximum speed for Acela!

After about 10-15 mins the brakes went on and we carried on trundling at
70mph to Boston.

I think the Mercans need to realise that 15 miles does not a high speed
railway make.

Fascinating journey nevertheless.
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