Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment (2Q 2024)

[JuniusLivonius]

Still missed another one. Retired Railfan Horn Guy posted a Septa RFW where an extra westbound Avelia Liberty move passed just west of Cornwells Heights. Skip to 25:57 to see it.


Septa SL5 RFW Philadelphia to Trenton. 8/24
Shared September 3, 2024

Hi CNJGeep.

 

[NE933]

Ok, this is great, but..... can someone spill the beans and reveal when the inaugural run will be...

 

[Acela150]

Ok, this is great, but..... can someone spill the beans and reveal when the inaugural run will be...

At this point in time, nothing is set in stone. Things are most certainly looking up and going in the right direction at this time.

 

[trainsupercommuter]

r/amtrak on Reddit has a post saying testing has completed.

 

[Acela150]

r/amtrak on Reddit has a post saying testing has completed.

Currently Phase 2 of 3 is complete.

 

[Tlcooper44]

r/amtrak on Reddit has a post saying testing has completed.

Currently Phase 2 of 3 is complete.

Nothing like good ole reddit providing that top quality news and content.

My guess is Q4 2025.

 

[Mailliw]

Ok, this is great, but..... can someone spill the beans and reveal when the inaugural run will be...

Hopefully before December 31 2099.