Destination Alaska

2023 Series: The Alaska Railroad

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Want to ride the Alaska Railroad in 2023? Of course you do!

Listen to the audio-only version of a live seminar and Q&A with Meghan from the Alaska Railroad for accurate and up-to-date information about the routes and travel packages offered by the AKRR in 2023, as well as the VERY exciting milestone the Railroad is reaching this year.

In this video, we cover:

★ Basic info about the different classes of cars on the Alaska Railroad
★ The three daily summer routes you can ride
★ Info about the dining options and other amenities offered onboard

As well as new experiences unique to 2023, including:

★ The modified Aurora Winter Train schedule for this year
★ Accurate info for different destinations you can reach by train
★ The Alaska Railroad Centennial celebration – including a teaser of a VERY exciting event that will happen in Nenana in July 2023

In the Q&A section, Meghan answers the following questions:

  • What is the AKRR doing to celebrate its centennial?
  • What time does the Denali Star train leave Anchorage and how long is the trip?
  • On the Denali Star Train, is there one direction, northbound or southbound, that has better views than the other?
  • How does transportation work once you get off the train in different cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Denali?
  • What are the options for people with food allergies?
  • What tips do you have for ADA passengers or those with limited mobility?
  • Are dogs allowed?

    • Have other questions about riding the Alaska Railroad? Here's what to do:

    1. Head on over to my Alaska Travel Guide – I've got lots of suggestions on how to incorporate the AKRR into your Alaska itinerary.
    2. Visit the Alaska Railroad website or call (800)544-0552 to book your trip.

      3. This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

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