This Day in Alaska History-January 5th, 1985
Alaska Railroad Corporation Awarded Alaska Chamber’s 2023 Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year
Anchorage, ALASKA — Further cementing the milestone of 100 years of connecting Alaska, the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) was recognized with the prestigious Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year award during the Alaska Chamber’s Fall Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 27. As part of the Alaska Chamber’s Premier Business Awards, the Large Business of the […]
The Alaska Railroad celebrates 100 years of service with centennial event in Nenana
NENANA, Alaska– With a large crowd of more than 800 in attendance, the Alaska Railroad commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska, on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Esteemed guests, including state officials, Alaska Railroad Corporation leadership, board, and representatives from Washington D.C., joined the celebration showcasing a century of […]
Montana Train Derailment Raises Fears of Similar Disasters on Proposed Uinta Basin Railway
The Stillwater County, Montana sheriff’s office said it was a “great stroke of luck” that none of the train cars were carrying oil that would have polluted the Yellowstone River. A freight train derailment and the collapse of a bridge over the Yellowstone River in Montana on Saturday raised alarm as several cars carrying asphalt […]