Metroliner

The Metroliner was a high-speed train service that operated in the United States, primarily on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C.. This route is Amtrak's most important service area due to the dense population, making it a viable market for fast rail passenger service.1

The Metroliner was introduced in 1976 by Amtrak and was capable of speeds up to 125 miles per hour in optimal sections. It was hauled by lightweight, 7,000-horsepower electric locomotives of Swedish design. The Metroliner was eventually replaced between 2000 and 2006 by the Acela Express, which is capable of higher speeds. Despite competition from airlines, Amtrak's frequent service, including the Metroliner and now the Acela Express, has become the dominant public passenger carrier in the New York-Washington corridor.12