Denali Star

Denali Star
Overview
Service type	Inter-city/Luxury
Status	Operating
Locale	Alaska
Current operator(s)	Alaska Railroad
Route
Start	Anchorage
No. of intermediate stops	5
End	Fairbanks
Distance travelled	356 mi (573 km)
Average journey time	12 hours
Service frequency	Daily (May through September)
On-board services
Class(es)	"Adventure" and "GoldStar Service"
Observation facilities	Viewing deck and dome car
Entertainment facilities	Tour Guide
Baggage facilities	Only available at Anchorage and Fairbanks
Technical
Operating speed	59
Track owner(s)	Alaska Railroad

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. 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.

Station Stops

The Denali Star is a limited stop train. It serves the following stations.

• Anchorage
• Wasilla
• Talkeetna
• Denali
• Fairbanks^[1]

References

1. ^ "Alaska Railroad officIal train information". http://www.akrr.com/arrc1035.html. 

External links

• Alaska Railroad home page