Glacier Discovery

The Glacier Discovery is a passenger train operated by the Alaska Railroad between the towns of Anchorage, Whittier Alaska and south on the Seward rail line as far as Grandview whistle stop; then back again. It is a seasonal train, only operating between the months of May and September.

Glacier Discovery
Overview
Service typeInter-city/Scenic Tour
StatusOperating
LocaleAlaska
Current operator(s)Alaska Railroad
Route
TerminiAnchorage
Grandview
Stops6
Average journey timeapprox. 10 hours
Service frequencyDaily (May through September)
On-board services
Catering facilitiesCafe car
Baggage facilitiesAvailable in Anchorage and Whittier
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed59 mph (95 km/h)
Track owner(s)Alaska Railroad
Route map
114 mi
183 km
Anchorage
75 mi
121 km
Girdwood
64 mi
103 km
Portage
Anton Anderson Tunnel
52 mi
84 km
Whittier
55 mi
89 km
Spencer
45 mi
72 km
Grandview
Coastal Classic
to Seward
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