I gave Amtrak first class another shot on a new train fleet. It was better in every way — but still not worth the price.

Source: Business Insider

Business Insider's reporter booked first-class tickets on Amtrak Acela trains three years apart. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI told myself I'd never upgrade to first class on the Amtrak Acela again. But when the train line debuted a new Acela train in 2025, I decided to give it another chance.