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

I bought a premium ticket for my four-hour ride on the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Fairbanks. My GoldStar premium seat was roomy, the views were great, and I got a three-course meal. I paid $114 ...

Onboard the Aurora Winter Train, passengers can experience the best of winter, peering through large picture windows and dining on dishes that highlight local ingredients. Additionally, a local guide ...

The Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train is running now through mid-May, offering weekend journeys between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops including Wasilla and Talkeetna. In February and March ...

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 ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

The Alaska Railroad Corp. is moving forward with plans to replace a nearly 60-year-old passenger dock in Seward. The $137 million project is for one of three docks in the city operated by the company ...

Gov. Bill Sheffield, who died on Nov. 4, 2022, at age 94, loved the Alaska Railroad. While he was governor, he made the deal to purchase the Alaska Railroad from the federal government for just over ...

I paid an extra $114 for a premium ticket on the Alaska Railroad. The value of my 4-hour train ride was incredible.