Aurora Winter Train

For the European express train, see Aurora (train).
Aurora Winter Train
Overview
Service type Inter-city/Flag stop
Status Operating
Locale Alaska
First service October 18, 1947[1][2]
Current operator(s) Alaska Railroad
Route
Start Anchorage
Stops 16
End Fairbanks
Distance travelled 358 mi (576 km)
Average journey time 11 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency Weekends (Between September and May)
On-board services
Catering facilities Cafe car
Baggage facilities Available in Anchorage, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks
Technical
Track gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed 60
Track owner(s) Alaska Railroad
Route map
Alaska Railroad route
(interactive version)
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) gauge tracks, paved roads

The Aurora Winter Train is a passenger operated by the Alaska Railroad between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a seasonal train, only operating during the non-summer months. It is similar to the Hurricane Turn in that in addition to its scheduled stops it makes flag stops, making its schedule unpredictable. The northbound train operates on Saturdays, while the southbound train operates on Sundays.

Station Stops

The Aurora Winter Train makes the following scheduled stops

References

  1. ↑ Rivanna Chapter, National Railway Historical Society (2005). "This Month in Railroad History: October". Retrieved October 18, 2005.
  2. ↑ Alaska Railroad. "Alaska Railroad History". Retrieved July 20, 2006.
  3. ↑ "Alaska Railroad official train information".