First Class Accommodations and Service for Acela Passengers

Roomy, Comfortable Seating

While in First Class, you'll relax in spacious one-by-two seating. All of our seats have adjustable headrests, lumbar support, footrests and handy individual AC outlets to power up your device. Conference tables, with seating for two or four, are also available. A luggage tower and oversized overhead bins enable easy storage of carry-on luggage. See how spacious the Acela seating is compared with most airlines.

Reserved Seating Available on All Acela Trains

You can now reserve your preferred seat in First Class and Business Class on Acela all trains. Choose between a single or double seat, a window or an aisle, or a two- or four-person conference table. Have more peace of mind knowing your seat is waiting for you.

When you complete your reservation on one of these trains, a seat will automatically be selected for you. You may change your seat selection to choose a specific seat at any time after the reservation is complete. Just find your reservation in the Amtrak app or visiting "Modify Trip" on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to choose or change your seat.

At-Seat Service Onboard

Once onboard, you'll enjoy at-seat service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. They'll be pleased to provide you a complimentary meal, along with a newspaper and beverage of your choice, and will be available to help you throughout your journey. Learn more about the Acela First Class dining experience.

Exclusive Access to Station Lounges

Acela First Class service starts with access to station lounges in several northeast major stations — Boston - South Station, New York - Penn Station, Philadelphia - William H Gray III 30th Street Station and Washington, DC - Union Station with WiFi available. There, you can access your email, conduct a meeting in the conference room, or simply relax and enjoy a complimentary snack. Attendants are available to offer assistance and to direct you to your train. Visit Station Lounges for more details.

See more reasons why you should choose Acela over air travel or buses. Book your First Class ticket today and begin enjoying a higher class of service.