Roomy, Comfortable Seating While in Acela First Class, you'll relax in spacious one-by-two seating. All of our seats have adjustable headrests, lumbar support, footrests and handy individual outlets to charge up your device. Conference tables, with seating for two or four, are available.

On Amtrak, the premier level of service is officially called First Class, but its availability and specific features depend entirely on the route you are traveling. On the high-speed Acela trains that run along the Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York, and Washington D.C., First Class is a dedicated car offering a 1x2 seating configuration, significantly more legroom, and complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service (including alcohol). For long-distance overnight routes like the California Zephyr or Empire Builder, the "first-class" experience is represented by Sleeper Car accommodations, which include Roomettes and Bedrooms. These private rooms come with dedicated attendant service and "flexible dining" or traditional meals included in the fare. In 2026, Amtrak has also expanded its "Business Class" on many regional routes, which acts as an intermediate tier, but for those seeking the top-tier experience with lounge access (such as the Metropolitan Lounges in major stations) and the highest level of personal space, the "First Class" or "Sleeper" designation is the one to book.