Amtrak didn't respond to a request for comment from BI about the seats. A nice perk in first class was a complimentary drink served after boarding. The drink menu was surprisingly large for a ...

I booked a first-class ticket on an Amtrak Acela train, which included perks like meal service and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge.

In early December, Amtrak and Stephen Starr planned on taking the Acela first class dining to the next level with a new menu.