WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy celebrated Amtrak’s launch of next-generation high-speed Acela train sets by taking the inaugural ride from Washington, DC, to New York City.

Breitbart News was among the news outlets to join the secretary for the historic trip on the new train set, which can run at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, while handling curves at up to 150 miles per hour. Speaking at a press conference at Union Station ahead of the departure, Duffy said, “It is a great day for an Acela-bration.”

“I don’t know who ordered it up, but the sun is shining, the sky is blue, the band is here — it’s a wonderful day for this…

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