Private Infrastructure Funding Team Builds a Case for Port MacKenzie Rail Project
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation signs with two Australian firms to make a case for completing Port MacKenzie Rail Extension.
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Drawing from History: Issues Illustrated, 1986 and Today
In 1986, all twelve issues of this magazine had illustrated covers. Let that be a sketchbook of the issues that were important four decades ago, some of which still resonate today.
Donlin Gold Hires Lindskoog as External Affairs Manager
Wendy Lindskoog, an experienced community engagement professional in Alaska, becomes External Affairs Manager for the company advancing the Donlin Gold mining project.
Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal
After a veto on a technicality last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation extending the Alaska Railroad’s bond authority to $135 million for a new Seward Cruise Terminal.
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
Fairbanks Sees Record Winter Visitation
Fairbanks sees record winter visits, with air and rail passenger counts up, hotel stays slightly down, and a spike in short-term rentals.
Alaska Railroad Revives Train Ride to Alaska State Fair
For the first time since 2019, the Alaska Railroad will carry passengers to Palmer for three days on the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair.
Alaska Railroad Poised to Issue Bonds to Replace Seward Passenger Dock
A thirty-year commitment from Royal Caribbean helps the Alaska Railroad make the case for more bonding authority to pay for a more elaborate $137 million passenger dock in Seward.
Bombs Away! State, Railroad Test Drone-Driven Avalanche Mitigation
State agencies collaborated to achieve a major milestone in avalanche mitigation technology, successfully using drone aircraft to trigger two avalanches.
Alaska Railroad Names Ken Edmier of Georgia as Catch the Train Photo Contest Winner
Ken Edmier of Leesburg, Georgia, was selected as the grand prize winner in the annual Alaska Railroad Catch the Train photo contest, winning cash, train tickets and the honor of the cover of the 2025 Alaska Railroad calendar.