Alaska Railroad Resumes Full Summer Schedule After Two-Year Hiatus

For the first time in two years, the Alaska Railroad will offer its full schedule this summer, inviting guests to explore Alaska up- close and in stylish comfort.

After two years of scaled-down service due to the Pandemic, the rail line will resume its full travels this summer with three daily routes and flagstop service.

Now that the world is returning to travel as normal, the Alaska Railroad will likely operate charter trains that take cruise-ship guests on the land portion of their packaged land-and-sea tours.

"We're excited to return to a full season of daily summer trains, to give our guests more opportunities and flexibility to get out and travel Alaska," the Alaska Railroad marketing communications manager told Travel + Leisure. To visit the best of Alaska, and to do so while making their travel a highlight of their time in the state, is what our train routes are for.

The summer service season began on May 7 and runs through September.

There is a daily train service between Alaska and the National Park.

There are stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna and the gates of the national park on the train.

There are five stops along the way of the glacier discovery train. It's great for travel.

Guests can hail the conductor to get on or off the train at any of the stops on the Hurricane Turn Train.

The more remote areas of The Last Frontier are only accessible by rail. The Alaskan wilderness attracts thousands of visitors each year, and Alaska Railroad guests get to experience more of it.

The main line of the railroad was established almost a century ago and now spans over 500 miles. Alaska Railroad routes travel through the state's vast interior, offering opportunities to spot wildlife such as bears, moose, caribou and more. There is a seven-night package that caters to wildlife enthusiasts.

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