Photo: AlstomAlstom celebrated the debut of Amtrak's high-speed NextGen Acela on the Northeast Corridor. “Today marks a pivotal moment for American rail as we unveil the NextGen Acela, a testament to homegrown innovation and our commitment to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing," said Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas. The future of high-speed rail starts now.”Enhanced Speed, EfficiencyThe Avelia Liberty model, developed specifically for the U.S., shares its technology platform with the next generation of France’s Avelia Horizon trains. Specifically adapted for the Northeast Corridor, the NextGen Acela will connect major cities from Washington, D.C. to New York to Boston. Amtrak’s purchase of 28 trains will enable it to run 40% more Acela trains than it currently does, responding to record-setting ridership on the Northeast Corridor.