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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 9:16 am
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physioprof
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I have also experienced Acela delays due to mechanical trouble with the train. For example, the Acela trains have a levelling system that allows them to go very fast even on curves, and if that breaks, the maximum speed is much lower. But they are pretty rare.
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