Passenger Trains > Acela speed limits BOS to NYP?

Where can I find the detailed locations for current Acela speed limits between Boston and New York City - especially where they can go 160 or even 135.

Thanks.
-- wzd

 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/14/25 13:27 by wzd.

Mansfield MA to Kingston / Richmond RI is one location for top speed

wzd Wrote:
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> Where can I find the detailed locations for
> current Acela speed limits between Boston and New
> York City - especially where they can go 160 or
> even 135.
>
> Thanks.
> -- wzd
>
>  

openrailwaymap.org

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Thanks so much.

-- wzd

wzd Wrote:
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> Thanks so much.
>
> -- wzd

You’re welcome. I can spend an hour on that site.

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wzd Wrote:
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> Where can I find the detailed locations for
> current Acela speed limits between Boston and New
> York City - especially where they can go 160 or
> even 135.

These are the only segments over 100 mph

Pelham Bay (MP 15.4) to Manor (MP 18.1) - 100 mph

Branford
MP 81.7 to 85.6 - 120 mph
MP 87.5 to 88.3 - 115 mph
MP 88.3 to 94 - 125 mph
MP 94 to 99.7 - 120 mph
Westbrook
MP 103.9 to 109.6 - 110 mph
Niantic

Westerly
MP 145.5 to 154.3 - 105 mph
MP154.3 to 171.7 - 150 mph
MP 171.7 to 174.5 - 115 mph
MP 174.5 to 180.5 - 150 mph
MP 180.5 to 181.7 - 100 mph
Providence

Pawtucket
MP 190.5 to 194.5 - 125 mph
MP 194.5 to MP 205 - 150 mph
MP 205 to Transfer (218.5) - 130 mph
Transfer to MP 227 - 120 mph
Back Bay