Denali Star

The Denali Star is a passenger and semi-luxury train operated by the Alaska Railroad between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks Alaska.[3] It is a seasonal train, only operating between the months of May and September.[2] The Aurora Winter Train operates along the similar route during the rest of the year at a less frequent weekend schedule. The train is ridden by many tourists visiting the Denali National Park. The train consists of single level coaches and dome cars.

Denali Star
Overview
Service typeInter-city/Luxury
StatusOperating
LocaleAlaska
Current operator(s)Alaska Railroad
Route
StartAnchorage
Stops5[1]
EndFairbanks
Distance travelled358 mi (576 km)
Average journey time11 hours 45 minutes[2]
Service frequencyDaily (May through September)[2]
On-board services
Class(es)"Adventure" and "GoldStar Service"
Observation facilitiesViewing deck and dome car
Entertainment facilitiesTour Guide
Baggage facilitiesAvailable at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed60 mph (97 km/h)
Track owner(s)Alaska Railroad
Route map
Fairbanks
Denali
Talkeetna
Wasilla
Anchorage

In 2020, summer services began in July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Stations

The Denali Star stops only at the following stations:[1]


References

  1. "Alaska Railroad: Our Trains - Denali Star Train Information". Alaska Railroad. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  2. "Alaska Railroad: Transit - Schedules". Alaska Railroad. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  3. "Alaska Railroad pushes back start of summer passenger service to July". Anchorage Daily News. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
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