Amtrak's Freedom 250 Acela train makes inaugural ride from Washington DC to Philadelphia

6abc Digital Staff Image
Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:33PM
Timelapse of decal being added to Amtrak's Freedom 250 Acela train

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Amtrak unveiled its Freedom 250 Acela train Thursday morning.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was aboard its inaugural ride from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.

ALSO SEE: Southwest Airlines' plane honoring America's 250th to make 1st scheduled flight to Philadelphia

The train is wrapped in a patriotic decal in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Amtrak shares a timelapse of its Freedom 250 Acela train being wrapped in patriotic decal ahead of a ceremonial unveiling on Thursday
Amtrak shares a timelapse of its Freedom 250 Acela train being wrapped in patriotic decal ahead of a ceremonial unveiling on Thursday

Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.