Amtrak riders will soon be traveling on a brand-new type of locomotive that can go 125 miles per hour: Meet the ALC-42 Siemens Chargers

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Amtrak last month unveiled the new upgrades to its Superliner and Viewliner fleet that including redesigned seats, enhanced rooms, and the restoration of traditional dining.

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But the passenger cars were not the only aspect of Amtrak’s long-distance trains to receive an upgrade. The locomotives that will soon be driving the trains are a brand-new type for Amtrak.

Amtrak chose the ALC-42 Siemens Chargers to replace read more ⇒

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com