Alaska Rail

There are many reasons to explore by train. Not least is that it is a stress-free way to discover routes less-travelled, allowing you to reach places and view landscapes not visible from the road. It is a comfortable way to travel, with attendants on hand, dining and drinks service and carriages designed to offer the most scenic vistas.

So where can you go? The Alaska Railroad’s main line stretches 470 miles from Seward to Fairbanks, connecting locations along Southcentral and Interior Alaska. The main line was completed in 1923 after 9 years of construction and in 1943, the Railroad completed a 12-mile spur to the tiny port town of Whittier. In total, the Alaska Railroad provides regularly scheduled passenger service along 482 miles of track. Operating year round, but with scheduled services varying seasonally: the busy summer season stretches from mid-May to mid-September, while the quieter winter schedule spans mid-September to mid-May.