2023 News Archive
(July - September)
A long-shelved railroad to the Mat-Su’s Port MacKenzie could instead become a road - 9/15/23 |
PALMER — Almost a decade after a Matanuska-Susitna Borough rail project that had consumed $184 million in state funding came to a halt, a new push looks to restart work by converting a portion of the rail line into a public access road. [More] |
End of the line for rail link to Port MacKenzie? Borough to pursue conversion to a road - 9/15/23 |
This may be the end for the 15-year effort to build a rail link to the Matansuska-Susitna Borough’s Port MacKenzie. [More] |
Alaska Railroad notes a century of operation - 8/18/23 |
It was a feat of engineering and pluck, resulting in 100 years of carrying freight and tourists, much to the benefit of Alaska. [More] |
Alaska Railroad centennial celebrations - 8/18/23 |
On view May 5, 2023 – Feb. 18, 2024, Anchorage Museum Atrium, first floor. [More] |
Nenana Celebrates Alaska Railroad Centennial With Gifted Gazebo - 7/24/23 |
The City of Nenana is all prepared to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Alaska railroad. Many years ago, on 15th July, the Interior Alaska railroad was completed, which was a big deal. [More] |
Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary driving the Golden Spike July 15th 2023 - 7/24/23 |
Driving the Golden Spike in Nenana, Alaska [More] 100th anniversary ceremonial train Alaska Railroad engine 4328 and interior July 15, 2023 [More] 100th anniversary train Alaska Railroad July 15th 2023 [More] Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks from Senator Dan Sullivan July 15th 2023 [More] Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks from Amit Boston July 15th 2023, Federal Railroad Admin [More] Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary floatplane flyby July 15th 2023 [More] Alaska Railroad 100th anniversary remarks Alaska State Flag Song July 15th 2023 [More] |
The Alaska Railroad celebrates 100 years of service with centennial event in Nenana - 7/24/23 |
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. [More] |
Alaska Railroad celebrates centennial anniversary - 7/24/23 |
Alaska Railroad celebrates centennial anniversary this Sunday. [More] |
Alaska Railroad marks 100th anniversary, names Terry VP of real estate - 7/24/23 |
Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC), federal, state and local officials earlier this month commemorated the 100th anniversary of the driving of the railroad’s golden spike in Nenana. [More] |
The Alaska Railroad celebrates 100th year - 7/24/23 |
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Railroad Centennial Celebration of the completion of the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska was held in Nenana on Saturday, July 15, 2023. [More] |
Alaska Railroad Celebrates 100 Years of Service - 7/24/23 |
The Alaska Railroad on Saturday, July 15, 2023, commemorated the 100th anniversary of its 1923 golden spike moment in Nenana, Alaska. [More] |
The Parks Highway Igloo’s being renovated to sell booze - 7/2/23 |
The Parks Highway architectural curiosity known as the Igloo is the planned location for a new distillery. [More] |
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