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 ...

One of Amtrak’s most scenic train rides is the Pacific Surfliner, which winds along 351 miles of California’s coast from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Outside the picture windows, passengers can drink ...

There's arguably no mode of transportation as iconic—and nostalgic—as train travel. You can cover hundreds of miles from the comfort of a cabin, all while enjoying stunning views of the landscape ...

An Alaska Railroad train derailed early Tuesday after running into avalanche debris that covered the tracks, officials said. The first two cars of the 3,144-foot freight train ran off the track and a ...

If a nationwide rail strike takes place this month, the Alaska Railroad will keep moving, but tie-ups in the Lower 48 could disrupt cargo that comes to Alaska from Seattle and Tacoma, officials said ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Railroad Corp. is reporting revenue growth of more than 4 percent in the last fiscal year, despite declines in petroleum and coal shipments. Railroad revenue rose 4 ...

I recently spoke with a European friend who told me she wants to visit Alaska, travel, and hike around the state. She was surprised when I told her that public transit, specifically the rail system, ...