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Moving Forward—At Restricted Speed
Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor![Amtrak’s new Alstom-built Acela II trainset, seen here testing on the Northeast Corridor, is expected to enter revenue service later this year. (Gary Pancavage)](https://www.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/webGary_Pancavage_Acela_II_Test-Extra-2103-Claymont-3.jpg)
Amtrak’s new Alstom-built Acela II trainset, seen here testing on the Northeast Corridor, is expected to enter revenue service later this year. (Gary Pancavage)
RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2022 ISSUE: U.S. high-speed rail is a mixed bag, with some projects more likely to succeed than others.