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.
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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 Moves Wasilla Passenger Stop
On January 4, Alaska Railroad debuted its new Wasilla rail passenger stop, located at 1105 East Railroad Avenue in Wasilla. Among other benefits, the new location curtails long waits by drivers at the Knik-Goose Bay Road/Alaska Railroad crossing while railroad passengers board trains.
Alaska Chamber 2023 Premier Business Awards
The Alaska Chamber honored the Alaska Railroad, Northern Alaska Tour Company, the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and Bob Berto of Ketchikan with its annual awards.
Alaska Railroad Promotes New External Affairs Director
The Alaska Railroad Corporation promoted Meghan Clemens to Director of External Affairs, filling the position vacated by Christy Terry, who was promoted to Vice President of Real Estate.
Promotions and Transfers for Alaska Railroad Corporation’s New Century
Ahead of this summer’s centennial of the Alaska Railroad, the state-owned corporation promoted and transferred several key employees, including a successor for the long-time Vice President of Real Estate.