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- I paid $180 to ride in business class from NYC to Washington, DC, on the new Amtrak Acela train.
- The train had modern amenities, like 5G WiFi, high-tech bathrooms, and ergonomic seating.
- Despite upgrades, the high price outweighed the benefits of traveling in business class.
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