Coastal Classic

The Coastal Classic is a passenger and semi-luxury train operated by the Alaska Railroad between the cities of Anchorage and Seward, Alaska. It is a seasonal train, only operating between the months of May and September. The train is popular among tourists visiting the glaciers.

Coastal Classic
Overview
Service typeInter-city/Luxury
StatusOperating
LocaleAlaska
Current operator(s)Alaska Railroad
Route
StartAnchorage
Stops3
EndSeward
Distance travelled114 mi (183 km)
Average journey time4 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyDaily (May through September)
On-board services
Class(es)"Adventure" and "GoldStar Service"
Catering facilitiesCafe car, Dining car available on select trips
Observation facilitiesViewing deck and dome car
Baggage facilitiesAvailable in Anchorage and Seward
Technical
Operating speed59
Track owner(s)Alaska Railroad
Route map
Anchorage
Girdwood
Seward

Station Stops

The Coastal Classic makes the following station stops:

Alaska Railroad route
(interactive version)
1435mm gauge tracks, paved roads

References

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