Denali Star

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 ridden by many tourists visiting the Denali National Park. The train consists of single level coaches and dome cars.

Denali Star

Overview
Service type	Inter-city/Luxury
Status	Operating
Locale	Alaska
Current operator(s)	Alaska Railroad
Route
Start	Anchorage
Stops	5[1]
End	Fairbanks
Distance travelled	358 mi (576 km)
Average journey time	11 hours 45 minutes[2]
Service frequency	Daily (May through September)[2]
On-board services
Class(es)	"Adventure" and "GoldStar Service"
Observation facilities	Viewing deck and dome car
Entertainment facilities	Tour Guide
Baggage facilities	Available at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks
Technical
Operating speed	60
Track owner(s)	Alaska Railroad
Route map Fairbanks Denali Talkeetna Wasilla Anchorage

Stations

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

• Anchorage
• Wasilla
• Talkeetna
• Denali
• Fairbanks

References

1. "Alaska Railroad: Our Trains - Denali Star Train Information". Alaska Railroad. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
2. "Alaska Railroad: Transit - Schedules". Alaska Railroad. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-19.

External links

• Alaska Railroad (official site)