Jump to content

Denali Star

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Jelloman (talk | contribs) at 13:45, 27 March 2016 (move map to infobox). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Denali Star
Overview
Service typeInter-city/Luxury
StatusOperating
LocaleAlaska
Current operator(s)Alaska Railroad
Route
TerminiAnchorage
Fairbanks
Stops5[1]
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
Operating speed60
Track owner(s)Alaska Railroad
Route map
Alaska Railroad route
(interactive version)
4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) gauge tracks, paved roads

The Denali Star is a passenger and semi-luxury train operated by the Alaska Railroad between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks Alaska. 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 very famous for the stunning scenery it passes and is ridden by many tourists visiting the Denali National Park. The train consists of single level coaches and dome cars.

Stations

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


References

  1. ^ a b "Alaska Railroad: Our Trains - Denali Star Train Information". Alaska Railroad. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Alaska Railroad: Transit - Schedules". Alaska Railroad. Retrieved 2013-12-19.