Amtrak test train - Siemens Venture Trainset Coach on the Northeast Corridor

[@ruez]

Wow! Designed and developed in Germany. Assembled in California. A nice coach like a BMW car.

[@stanstantalent.5605]

I'm LIVING for the purple/yellow livery tbh, and the coaches look pretty good too, they'd look even better with a control car at the end tbh.

[@jbrewphotos79]

0:27 someone forgot to screw back in the headlight cover

[@YukariAkiyama]

Mans got a cracked eye. That thing is on the verge of falling out

[@Major_Tom98]

Wow, good eye.

[@jbrewphotos79]

Limited Clear Productions thanks

[@rebooted.jupiter_]

@@YukariAkiyama lol

[@JensenStiles]

The Siemens takeover is happening and I, for one, welcome our new German engineering overlords. lol Edit: Don't open replies if you want to avoid a pointless argument over (non-existent) American passenger car manufacturers.

[@JMLoll]

I like the ACS-64's, but not the chargers. Also not a fan of the new Acela (but not a siemens).

[@JensenStiles]

@@JMLoll I can understand the dislike for the Chargers, but I'm in the minority who actually really like the design. I think the new Acela is really ugly, though.

[@cats0182]

I'd love to be able to tell the "German engineering overlords" and the "Japanese engineering overlords" and especially the "Chinese engineering overlords (CRRC)" to pack up and leave the country. The US will design and build it's own railroad cars and locomotives, thank you. The US ceded that industry to foreign countries. It's now time to take all of it back.

[@Cards8114]

@@cats0182 LMAO I only hate CRRC and BYD, we need the other manufacturers, bruh

[@JensenStiles]

@@cats0182 lmao I love how I made a joke and this guy is making it super political.

[@TwoRibbonRailvideos]

They look very similar to brightline's existing passenger coaches

[@SuperStarRendon]

yes, they are but I believe different interior. Siemens Venture Trainsets

[@JensenStiles]

I noticed that as well! They'll probably look really nice behind the SC-44s.

[@Bauer-ke6lp]

According to Siemens the venture trainsets were developed for brightline so they are probably the same as the brightline coaches new.siemens.com/us/en/products/mobility/rail-solutions/rolling-stock/venture-trainsets.html

[@lowcountryplanespotter2816]

They are the same

[@ruipina5636]

Siemens Ventures train sets are based on the Viaggio Comfort design, mainly used in Austria and Czech Republic since 2006 under the brand Railjet

[@TheRailwayDrone]

I guess they're taking advantage of the low train traffic due to the Pandemic. Hopefully they start testing the new Acelas soon.

[@SuperStarRendon]

Normally in the past, these tests have been done nighttime, so yes, low train traffic must be why they are doing it daytime.

[@russellgxy2905]

The first Avelia set has already been sent to Pueblo for testing

[@TheRailwayDrone]

@@russellgxy2905 I guess I should have said I can't wait until we see a video of their being tested.

[@MetroRailProductions]

The new Avelia Liberty is currently being tested on the Amtrak Keystone Corridor.

[@Ostermond]

Metro Rail Productions Hope that means NEC testing is soon!

[@evanl9348]

They’re replacing the horizon cars used on the midwest and California corridors, not amfleets

[@Cards8114]

@ffairlane57 Yes, for Maximum Speed Testing

[@wcrr4230]

Rumor is they will be selected for Amfleet replacement as well.

[@amtrak_121]

Jack well I don’t really like the new Siemens cars. Is almost like Amtrak is trying to do away with every piece of American railroad history

[@russellgxy2905]

@@wcrr4230 We'll just see when that actually happens. Yes the Amfleets are old, but Budd built them to last. Stainless steel is super-resilient, so I figure Amtrak will need a bit more of a reason besides "We want new cars" to retire them. I mean if it was a priority, they could've easily built a corridor Viewliner, just a foot shorter

[@wcrr4230]

Russell Streak the FRA waivers will not be renewed for the Amfleets, so Amtrak has to replace them. They have no choice. They have about 5 years left.

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

Oh that came through Princeton Jct my neck of the woods to see trains. That cool to see.

[@blockedjunctionstudios8763]

I really gotta go visit the northeast corridor line!

[@TheRailwayDrone]

It's old, but relatively fast.

[@amtrakharry]

That was amazing ! Great catch ! I guess we will have these similar types of cars running on Via's corridor in about two years or less!? Thank you for sharing this with us

[@SuperStarRendon]

Yes, my understanding VIA are getting them as well. Actually, when I was in Toronto in November this coach was up there. I missed it, but saw the photos.

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

Of course this happens when I'm quarantining. If not, it would've happened at work... Good catches! I enjoyed it!

[@derrickgreen9020]

I like how the driver acknowledges the enthusiast😀

[@LSM_Lover]

Thumbnail: HOLD UP what is THIS?? Watches video: You know what? I kind of like these.

[@amtrak_121]

I just hope Amtrak doesn’t go fully modern

[@derekyuen4773]

Amtrak121 Amtrak needs to go modern if they intend to still capture the market and be seen as a somewhat viable form of transportation. Having traveled on both European and Amtrak (Amtrak more frequently since I often use it to commute on the weekends), the European trains are lightyears ahead in comfort then the outdated and aging Amfleets ( or as I call them Amcans since they look like a soda can )and horizons which are even more of a joke.

[@amtrak_121]

Derek Yuen I never said modernization was a bad thing, but iconic traditions are a good thing as well. It’s important to have a mix of old and new

[@amtrak_121]

Derek Yuen I don’t want Amtrak to be too like Europe because American railroads have their own style and looks. You know what might happen if every train just modernized? They would all end up looking the same

[@derekyuen4773]

Amtrak121 Lol all American trains are somewhat generic looking already, most days it’s a consist of GE or EMD North American wide cabs. And Amtrak and the commuter rails have a pretty standardized fleet of rolling stock already. The last vestiges of iconic American rail travel vanished when the last of the “Heritage fleet” were retired (besides Scenic railroads and VIA) . Most people want modern efficient European style passenger trains with the expected comfort and could care less for the looks. Thankfully Siemens is there to answer the call. Any consideration of EMD as a viable competitor for passenger rail has temporarily vanished ever since the F125 fiasco among other things and GE probably views the passenger locomotive business as unprofitable.

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

Amtrak is now ordering 83 trainsets from Siemens to replace their Amfleet 1 cars and I have little doubt that the trainsets will be made up of Venture coaches since the long distance locomotives that they said were ordering from Siemens were the Chargers.

[@mkkm945]

Amtrak loco, ACS-64 is based on Siemens Eurosprinter. Venture based on Viaggio coaches. Amtrak is trying to build their own Railjet. And the Railjet is the most loved intercity train service in Europe. No complaints here :)

[@Trainsforlife89]

Looks like they started low then picked up speed for the dynamic testing...great shots, the last one in the rain was pure magic!

[@pinhead35]

Seems like they’re testing performance of the cars for when service on the San Joaquins switches over to the electrified CAHSR and ACE corridors in California

[@Vxllain]

It would be cool to see these on the NEC as well. Sad to hear the Horizon coaches are being replaced.

[@jeremyfelker5389]

Hmmm, the catenary cables seem to be flying around a lot. I thought they were upgrading this section and it was supposed to be done by this year?

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

Those Siemens cars look like the passenger cars on the 150MPH RailJet train in Central Europe that I've been on.

[@Railviation]

aren't the surfliner supposed to be getting those as well?

[@MrBnsftrain]

Those things are quite tall compared to an Amfleet, which is shorter than any locomotive Amtrak has.

[@gregorygrice]

Awesome catch!

[@ROTE]

I believe this will replace the horizon cars in Amtrak Midwest trains

[@THEFINALHAZARD]

Railfaner 232 horizon cars aren’t slated for a replacement. God knows why... These will replan Amfleet I cars on corridor and state services. They might replace Horizons and Amfleet II cars further along

[@amtrak_121]

The Nordic Stag I hope not

[@chesapeakerailphotography]

@@amtrak_121 agreed

[@amtrak_121]

The Nordic Stag they should be replaced with a new type of retro Budd/Pullman design

[@chesapeakerailphotography]

@@amtrak_121 I would like to see that

[@RubyyVista]

Will these replace the amfleets anytime soon? That would be cool to see.

[@Cards8114]

Amtrak is finalizing a deal with Siemens to make Amfleet Replacements (Probably like the coach you see here)

[@whammy9531]

These are the siemens Venture fleets that will begin to replace old Amfleets and Horizons that has a very useful lives over the years. It's time for the Amfleet 1's and Horizons to be replaced by the Ventures (Siemens)

[@philippinetrainchannel1644]

I hope amfleet coaches in northeast will replace also like this coach

[@haroldalexis4200]

Nice shots! Still miss The AEM 7 electrics! Why can't they have just let them share duties with ACS 64s ? The more the merrier!

[@DariaBrashear]

Where are you hearing about these runs? Apparently it came through Rhode Island today. I had no clue

[@SuperStarRendon]

yes, when up yesterday. It did a test today. Should be testing during the week.

[@jerseyrailbuff4147]

Nice catches! Is this test train still running?

[@SuperStarRendon]

Friday was the last day it ran. Not sure if it will run again.

[@UPDetector]

Nice catches

[@Josephcavagnaro]

Also how funny I was listening to happy party train by aquors

[@alexanderip1003]

Nice touch! Very nice touch!

[@DavidNightjet]

Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well.

[@ThePlaceAndTime]

I thought that surely by the end of the video they would have fixed the headlight housing...

[@lilcattythewildnorwester7786]

I Have Strongest feeling Amtrak is Might Purchase New Passengers Coaches and Trainsets to Replace The Amfleets 1 & 2 & The Horizon For The Northeast Corridor & For Midwest Corridor.

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

This Is Not How You Type

[@lilcattythewildnorwester7786]

@@SouthJerseyRailfan What Do you Mean

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

​@@lilcattythewildnorwester7786 you don't capitalize every word

[@lilcattythewildnorwester7786]

@@SouthJerseyRailfan Okay, it Doesn't Mean Anything But lm telling The Truth About What These Fansy Passenger Cars They can Replace The Amfleets Cars for The Northeast Corridor .

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

@@lilcattythewildnorwester7786 that entire paragraph gave me aids

[@robk7266]

Look how much bigger they are compared to the amfleets. Can't wait these to start revenue service.

[@ginantsfan5]

Most awesome vid!!!!

[@Neon2110]

When will it be fully in production on NEC?

[@arrowlogproductions2509]

When will the Amfleet cars be replaced?

[@davidhbingham6812]

Any idea as to how far away the train is going before reversing directions? Must not be too far if return trip is 20 - 30 minutes away. 🤨

[@SuperStarRendon]

This particular run was from HAM (54 mp or so) to COUNTY (33 mp or so) and back. Today, it ran south of Philly down to Prince Interlocking ( Between Elkton and Perryville)

[@robertolopessoares3128]

Congrats!!!!!

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

With this verification, would that mean that the Brightline trains down in Florida would also be able to achieve this speed?

[@gastgeber8268]

The trains are but the infrastructure down there is not capable...

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

Gast geber Well the current route isn’t, but I meant on the new section they’re still constructing

[@railfanben5935]

@@froztytrainfilms9148 I don't think these are the same as brightline cars

[@froztytrainfilms9148]

RailFanBen 59 nah, they’re the Siemens Venture coaches, similar to the Brightline coach

[@gamerfan8445]

They don’t feel right next to a amfleet.

[@andrewskigordon4941]

Are those gonna replace the anfleets?

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

Does anyone know if the test train got to exceed 125 mph? Often during testing they go 10% above the maximum certified service speed, which would be 138mph for the Venture coaches.

[@SuperStarRendon]

Per radio chatter, they did 130mph when it was testing between HAM and COUNTY.

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

@@SuperStarRendon Very cool!

[@MrInstalator]

Is this the American Vectron?

[@jonny2954]

Yes, the ACS-64 is based on the Vectron.

[@amtrak_121]

I really think the nippon sharyo bi level cars should’ve been built instead

[@kuroneco-j4n]

Did they reach 125 mph?

[@kansasstatealerting717]

Cool

[@drewjl0]

Nice!

[@YXLMAR]

I love em

[@amtrak_121]

I just hope they don’t completely replace all Amtrak’s cars. There needs to be a little old

[@kirkzevola5004]

What is the Venture Trainset gonna be used for ?

[@Dislynn]

Northeast Regional trains when they replace the amfleets... maybe who knows but we will see what happens

[@erikgustafson1410]

@@Dislynn They will not be used for the Northeast Regional. They will be used for Amtrak Midwest services in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. They will also be used for California state services.

[@Dislynn]

@@erikgustafson1410, ah ok

[@erikgustafson1410]

@@Dislynn There is a possibility that a similar version of these cars will be made for the northeast though. It's nice to see Amtrak is investing in their fleet.

[@amtrak_121]

Erik Gustafson are you kidding? Why can’t Amtrak have a little old and a little new?

[@ROTE]

Nice video! Although I don’t really like how these cars look

[@SuperStarRendon]

thanks

[@amtrak_121]

Railfaner 232 agreed, they look too modern, they don’t have level boarding, and compared to the bi level cars from nippon sharyo they have lower capacity

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

@@amtrak_121 "Too modern". Somebody obviously hasn't been on a train in either Europe or Japan.

[@amtrak_121]

Harrison La time traveler it’s not fitting for an American train, the cars should at least be a little more antique looking

[@chesapeakerailphotography]

I agree

[@greghuang2314]

Are these the eventual Amfleet replacements?

[@SuperStarRendon]

Not that I am aware of.

[@cholmes7416]

I believe they’re going to replace the horizon cars in the Midwest first

[@wavesnbikes]

How about CAF Viewliner 2 Coaches, instead to replace Amfleet 2's and all coaches and cafes Northeast and leave the new Siemens coaches for Amtrak Midwestern States, California and other State supported services? Amtrak Crescent, Silver Service, Lake Shore, Carolinian and Cardinals would look awesome as 100% VIEWLINER sets.

[@arthur.jaanus]

Is that a demonstration Siemens car

[@SuperStarRendon]

This is CalTrans & ILDOT Siemens coach.

[@arthur.jaanus]

Oh

[@amtrak_121]

Why can’t Amtrak keep the more iconic looks on their trains? There is such a thing as too modern!!!

[@robk7266]

I hope this was sarcasm. This kind of attitude is why we can't have nice things.

[@amtrak_121]

Rob K it wasn’t sarcasm. I’m serious the cars look too modern

[@amtrak_121]

Iconic traditions are just as important as reliability and modernization!

[@jonny2954]

Sparks effect. More modern rolling stock looks and feels fancier and leads to more people taking the train.

[@Josephcavagnaro]

Will this replace the amfleets?

[@SuperStarRendon]

Not that I know off. This is for CalTrans and ILDOT.

[@Josephcavagnaro]

@@SuperStarRendon cool

[@positionlightproductions6187]

I got it too!

[@SuperStarRendon]

if you are in the area, I heard it is supposed to run today again to Perryville.

[@positionlightproductions6187]

@@SuperStarRendon when?

[@SuperStarRendon]

@@positionlightproductions6187 Happen this morning on April 22

[@positionlightproductions6187]

@@SuperStarRendon Ah. I missed it.

[@davidsims200trainstranspor5]

Australian coatch

[@robertolopessoares3128]

Fast! Top! Top! Top!!!!

[@graffmixer]

I thought the Northeast Corridor finally going to get new coaches but they're only for the Midwest and California Corridors 👎👎👎

[@justinvelasquez8571]

you should start making gaming videos instead of trains superstarrendon