Sen. Wielechowski kills resolution supporting completion of Port MacKenzie Rail Extension - 5/20/24 |
A bipartisan resolution that passed the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously is now facing an unexpected roadblock in the state Senate. House Joint Resolution 14, which supports the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension, has stalled in the Senate Rules Committee under the direction of Chairman Bill Wielechowski. [More] |
Railroad leasing three UP locomotives - 5/20/24 |
The railroad has leased three SD70M locomotives from Union Pacific numbers 4459, 4479 and 3958. They will arrive in Whittier on May 21. They don't have AC traction motors nor do they have Head End Power (HEP) so they will most probably be assigned to freight service. |
Sleep Aboard the Aurora Express Train Hotel in Fairbanks - 5/14/24 |
Taking a little time away from home for a getaway is always refreshing, but when the destination is truly unique, it can turn into the trip of a lifetime. Nestled just outside Fairbanks, Alaska, The Aurora Express offers more than just stunning views - it provides the extraordinary opportunity to sleep in beautifully restored vintage railroad cars. [More] |
Palmer approves rail removal, ending hope for the train's full return - 5/1/24 |
PALMER – City officials will soon remove about 86 feet of historic railroad tracks from downtown Palmer, ending a decades-long debate over preserving the rail and the dream of bringing regular train service back to the city. [More] |
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