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===Alaska Railroad=== | ===Alaska Railroad=== | ||
The [https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ Alaska Railroad] has a single main line, from Seward northwards via Anchorage to Fairbanks, and a short branch to Whittier. The passenger service is largely oriented to tourism, with most trains running only during the summer ( | The [https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ Alaska Railroad] has a single main line, from Seward northwards via Anchorage to Fairbanks, and a short branch to Whittier. The passenger service is largely oriented to tourism, with most trains running only during the summer (May - September). | ||
* Infrastructure: see [[United_States#Infrastructure | national details]]. | * Infrastructure: see [[United_States#Infrastructure | national details]]. | ||
* Map: [https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/route-map map page] | * Map: [https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/route-map map page] |
Revision as of 00:42, 30 January 2023
State Details
See Wikipedia; also see United States for information relating to the country as a whole, and the national operator Amtrak.
Maps
Alaska is covered the SPV "North America Railroad Atlas" volume Pacific Northwest.
Rail Operators
There is no Amtrak service in Alaska.
Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad has a single main line, from Seward northwards via Anchorage to Fairbanks, and a short branch to Whittier. The passenger service is largely oriented to tourism, with most trains running only during the summer (May - September).
- Infrastructure: see national details.
- Map: map page
- Timetables: on the schedules page, click on lines for individual services. There are no schedules in PDF format.
- Disruptions / Real-time Info: not available
White Pass & Yukon
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad is an international line between Skagway (Alaska) and Carcross (Yukon Territory), now operated largely for tourists.
- Gauge: 3' (914mm)
- Electrification: none
- Rule of the road: single track throughout
Tourist Lines
See Wikipedia
Metro and light rail systems
None
Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services
See PSUL: World Beyond Europe entries with 'AK' numbers.