Whittier welcomes 3 cruise ships at once for 1st time - 5/22/25
AlaskasNewsSource.com
By Tracy Sinclare

WHITTIER, Alaska (KTUU) - It was a rather momentous day in Whittier on Wednesday with three cruise ships all in port at the same time.

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Sen. Wielechowski kills resolution supporting completion of Port MacKenzie Rail Extension - 5/20/25
By Suzanne Downing
MustReadAlaska.com

A bipartisan resolution that passed the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously is now facing an unexpected roadblock in the state Senate. House Joint Resolution 14, which supports the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension, has stalled in the Senate Rules Committee under the direction of Chairman Bill Wielechowski.

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Railroad leasing three UP locomotives - 5/20/25
By John Combs

The railroad has leased three SD70M locomotives from Union Pacific numbers 4459, 4479 and 3958. They will arrive in Whittier on May 21. They don't have AC traction motors nor do they have Head End Power (HEP) so they will most probably be assigned to freight service.
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Sleep Aboard the Aurora Express Train Hotel in Fairbanks - 5/14/25
dailywise.com

Taking a little time away from home for a getaway is always refreshing, but when the destination is truly unique, it can turn into the trip of a lifetime. Nestled just outside Fairbanks, Alaska, The Aurora Express offers more than just stunning views - it provides the extraordinary opportunity to sleep in beautifully restored vintage railroad cars.

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Palmer approves rail removal, ending hope for the train's full return - 5/1/25
Mat-SU Sentinel
By Amy Bushatz

PALMER – City officials will soon remove about 86 feet of historic railroad tracks from downtown Palmer, ending a decades-long debate over preserving the rail and the dream of bringing regular train service back to the city.

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Alaska’s golden railroad spike back home after 100 years - 4/27/25
alaskanewssource.com
By Eric Sowl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A historic solid gold railroad spike is now on display at the Anchorage Museum.

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Free train rides and family fun at Alaska Railroad open house May 3 in Anchorage - 4/22/25
youralaskalink.com

If you're looking for family-friendly fun in Anchorage, the Alaska Railroad is rolling out the welcome mat. The public is invited to a special open house at the Historic Anchorage Depot.

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Alaska Railroad Golden Spike - 4/18/25
By John Combs

The Alaska Railroad golden spike will be on display at the Anchorage Museum in the Alaska Exhibition starting Friday, April 25. I would love to have someone visit the display and send me photos!

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Alaska Railroad Easter Train - 4/2/25
AlaskaRailroad.com

Bring the family aboard the Easter Train for great treats, a magic show and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The train departs from the Historic Anchorage Downtown Depot and travels down the Turnagain Arm to Indian, then back to Anchorage.

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