FAIRBANKS, Alaska — With fall and winter temperatures routinely below zero — a high temperature of minus-20 was forecast for Saturday — it is common for drivers in Fairbanks to idle their ...

In response to declining freight in recent years and in search of new revenue, the Alaska Railroad Corp. is seeking bids for rentals of its locomotives. The railroad on Friday put out a request ...

A derailed Alaska Railroad locomotive rests clear of the tracks at rail milepost 71.5 near Girdwood on Friday. This the third of three locomotives that were derailed by hitting avalanche debris on ...

The engine in the drawing is Alaska Railroad No. 557, a Consolidation-type steam locomotive. Consolidation is the U.S. designation for the locomotive’s wheel-configuration – 2-8-0 – with 2 ...

The Alaska Railroad is planning to run more passenger trains this summer than in 2020, but not as many as in recent, pre-pandemic years. The railroad announced its new schedule on Thursday.

Alaska Railroad trains returned to service Wednesday after cancellations and disruptions in recent days due to wildfires and the failure of a retaining wall in the Healy area. The railroad had ...

Alaska Railroad will mark the 90th anniversary of the famed serum run with expanded service between Anchorage and Fairbanks, part of the rail route involved in the historic journey.

The Alaska Railroad will add to its regular winter-season service with two special event trains scheduled for March. Photo Credit: Richard Kelly The Alaska Railroad will add to its regular winter ...

The Alaska Railroad passes through diverse terrain ranging from seacoast to mountains. ... From mid-May to mid-September, trains run daily between Seward, Alaska, and Fairbanks. In the winter, ...

The GoldStar viewing platform on the Denali Star train. Photo Credit: Alaska Railroad/Glenn Aronwits The Alaska Railroad is now taking reservations for several fall event trains. Trips spotlight ...

Travelers who might be looking for a vacation that favors wide open spaces can look to the Alaska Railroad for transport to Alaska's untouched and picturesque backcountry. During the winter months, ...

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks residents routinely idle their vehicles in the deep cold to keep them warm. The Alaska Railroad has been doing it, too, keeping its locomotives running outside even ...