aces train
#1
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: hillside nj
Posts: 326
I have question about the aces train
1. what is first class like what kind of seats vs coach
2. is there shuttle service when you arrive atlantic city and depart and how offten do they run.
3. how fast does the train go after it leaves newark and goes to ac
1. what is first class like what kind of seats vs coach
2. is there shuttle service when you arrive atlantic city and depart and how offten do they run.
3. how fast does the train go after it leaves newark and goes to ac
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New York, NY, USA
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Emmett,
All the seats are leather, the difference is that First class has 2 & 1 seating, so you get a wider seat and I believe a bit more pitch. Not positive about the pitch.
First class also see attendants on hand to bring you any food you want, as opposed to your having to walk to the cafe areas within the coach cars. However, it should be noted that unlike Acela First Class, the food is not inlcuded. You have to pay for it by credit card, no cash accepted. The only difference from coach is that you don't have to go get the food and carry it back to your seat. They bring it to you.
The shuttles are timed to the train, so there's always one waiting when the train arrives.
Finally, I believe at present top speed on the NEC is still 100 MPH. They are hoping to certify the cars for 125 MPH, but I haven't heard that's been done yet. However, even once the cars are certified, the diesel engine on that train is only certified for 110 MPH, so that will become the new maximum for ACES.
All the seats are leather, the difference is that First class has 2 & 1 seating, so you get a wider seat and I believe a bit more pitch. Not positive about the pitch.
First class also see attendants on hand to bring you any food you want, as opposed to your having to walk to the cafe areas within the coach cars. However, it should be noted that unlike Acela First Class, the food is not inlcuded. You have to pay for it by credit card, no cash accepted. The only difference from coach is that you don't have to go get the food and carry it back to your seat. They bring it to you.
The shuttles are timed to the train, so there's always one waiting when the train arrives.
Finally, I believe at present top speed on the NEC is still 100 MPH. They are hoping to certify the cars for 125 MPH, but I haven't heard that's been done yet. However, even once the cars are certified, the diesel engine on that train is only certified for 110 MPH, so that will become the new maximum for ACES.
#4
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SRQ-NYC-DCA
Programs: OnePass Infinite CO MM, PC Charter Lifer SkyMiles GM, MileagePlus
Posts: 1,826
Track Limits
Most train top speeds nationwide are limited by track ratings
Even many of the ribbon runs have bad segments
Much of the rolling stock could easily handle greater speed
Even many of the ribbon runs have bad segments
Much of the rolling stock could easily handle greater speed

