Amtrak/Alstom Acela Test Train 2102 passed by Penn Park in Philadelphia, PA shortly after leaving the yard on April 22, 2021. The Alstom Acela II has been testing in daylight on this section of th... (more)
"Avelia Over Walk"
Amtrak's Alstom Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) heads east over Metro North Railroad's "WALK Bridge" in Norwalk, CT. The trainset is on it's to Boston, MA for additional testi... (more)
Branching Out: An Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) trainset moves through Metuchen, New Jersey on Monday, April 5, 2021, destined for Boston, MA. The set, which has largely been based in Philade... (more)
This Acela II tied down at Race Street Yard is the second test train of the new Alstom 5th generation high speed trains that will replace the first generation Acela I built by Bombardier/Alstom th... (more)
My obligatory shot of the very heavily photographed Alstom Avelia Liberty consist that has been testing on the Northeast Corridor. This was very much a grab shot as I arrived on the plat... (more)
Amtrak Alstom Avelia Liberty Equipment Extra 855 crosses the Shaw's Cove Moveable bridge just before the sky opened up to torrential rain. This move was bringing the trainset back to Philly.
Give Me (Avelia) Liberty: The Alstom Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) set approaches Metropark station, en route to Philadelphia, after spending the week testing in New England.
"Cordless Avelia at Cos Cob"
Amtrak's Alstom Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) heads crosses the uniquely-wireless Mianus River Railroad Bridge (CP230) in Cos Cob, CT after a light storm... (more)
"Storming Over the Saugatuck"
Amtrak's Alstom Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) heads west over Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge on Metro North's New Haven Line in Westport, Connecticut. The trains... (more)
Amtrak's Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) passes West Haven station while on a test run from Boston to Philadelphia. These new high-speed trainsets are manufactured by Alstom and will replace the current... (more)
Avelia’s first day in Boston - After its journey to Boston, the Amtrak Avelia Liberty leaves Boston South Station after making its first appearance in the Bay State. In the shot you see the trai... (more)
"Avelia Liberty at Westchester Avenue"
Amtrak's Alstom Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) heads east under the abandoned NYW&B Westchester Ave Station on Amtrak's Hell Gate Line. On September 28th,... (more)