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.[3] 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
Track gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed	60 mph (97 km/h)
Track owner(s)	Alaska Railroad
Route map 467 mi 752 km Fairbanks 414 mi 666 km Mears Memorial Bridge 411 mi 661 km Nenana 348 mi 560 km Denali 284 mi 457 km Hurricane Gulch Bridge Susitna River Bridge 227 mi 365 km Talkeetna 160 mi 257 km Wasilla 114 mi 183 km Anchorage Coastal Classic to Seward

In 2020, summer services began in July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]