Is Amtrak faster than a regular train?

Is Amtrak faster than a regular train? Well, that's a good question! It depends, you know? I mean, what is a "regular" train, right? Amtrak can be seriously fast. I remember taking the Acela from Boston to New York – whoosh! It felt like we were flying! They say it hits 150 mph (241 kph) on some stretches, which is insane. Think about that – 150 mph! Now, granted, not all Amtrak trains are like that. Some are definitely pokey. I took one through the mountains once… oof. Felt like it was going uphill both ways, haha! But still, I think over half of them go over 100 mph (160 kph). So, yeah, generally speaking, they’re faster than, say, your average commuter train or something. You know, the kind that stops every couple of blocks. So, bottom line? Amtrak is often, but not always, quicker. It really just depends on the specific train.