The coaches of the Acela, but not its power cars, are equipped for tilt operations. Between the two power cars, the standard Acela consist is six cars, five coaches (one configured for first class and four as business class) and a mid-train café car. crash standards) electric power cars, each weighing 200,000 pounds, delivering 6,169 horsepower, and equipped with advanced A. C., at speeds up to 150 mph, the Acela carries more than 3 million passengers a year.Īmtrak’s Acela high-speed trains, built by Bombardier and introduced to service in 2000, are powered by two stylish but burly (to meet U. Operating over Amtrak’s electrified Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D. Acela! It is America’s fastest train, and one of its most successful.