Several itineraries are available heading north or south out of Anchorage for travelers interested in riding the rails.

The Alaska Railroad was completed three decades before Alaska became a state. It stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, the northernmost passenger train station in North America. With its glass dome and ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — President Warren G. Harding drove a golden spike into the final coupling of the Alaska Railroad more than a century ago, a ceremonial act that marked the launch of a system to ...

The Alaska Railroad passes through diverse terrain ranging from seacoast to mountains. (Glenn Aronwits/Alaska Railroad) Buy Photo The Alaska Railroad offers one of the most scenic train rides in the ...

An Alaska Railroad crew works on track repairs at rail milepost 71.5 near Girdwood on Jan. 20, 2023. An avalanche had hit the tracks overnight on Jan. 16, and a freight train hit the debris early on ...

Alaska Railroad recently approved a plan for construction of a new $137 million cruise ship port in Seward that is expected to open in time for the 2026 cruise season, according to The Alaska Railroad ...

The Alaska Railroad on Saturday, July 15, 2023, commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska. With a crowd of more than 800, guests included state officials, ...

Alaska Railroad leaders said Wednesday they’re ready to help if the LNG pipeline becomes a reality, but they’re just as ready if the decades-long pipe dream is just that.

Alaska Railroad's new South to the Sea package travels from Anchorage to Seward on the Coastal Classic Train. Photo Credit: Glenn Aronwits The Alaska Railroad is expanding its traditional summer ...

It seems everyone in Alaska loves the Alaska Railroad. The blue and yellow engines and the "Vista Dome" passenger cars excite a sense of romance for many people. Hearing the train whistle (two longs, ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visiting in the fall? The Hurricane Turn Train (daytrip) travels through the colorful forests of Alaska's Interior for amazing photographs. It's also a great way to meet ...