Freight Services

Equipment And Staff To Do The Job Right

If you have freight or equipment to transport to or from Alaska or within Alaska, contact the Alaska Railroad first. We have the people, equipment, and experience to move difficult, heavy, large, and unusual dimensioned freight, as well as containerized and hazardous materials.  With the Alaska Railroad’s Rail-Marine Service, customers can load their goods onto a railcar in the Lower 48 and it will be seamlessly transferred to Alaska and railbelt communities via the Alaska Railroad's port in Seattle.

Freight Sales and Service: 907-265-2485 Toll Free (800) 321-6518

Freight Customer Service: 907-265-2624

Alaska's Full Service Railroad

In 2008, the Alaska Railroad moved more than 6.1 million tons of freight over 641 miles of track.

Established in 1914, the Alaska Railroad was operated by the Federal government until it was purchased by the State of Alaska in 1985. Chartered to operate as a Private Enterprise, the Alaska Railroad receives no funding from the State of Alaska. All operating expenses and improvements are paid out of revenues generated by passengers, freight services, and real estate.

Your Mainline To The Marketplace

Efficient handling, well-trained personnel and over 80 years experience make the Alaska Railroad an exceptional value to its customers.

Committed To Constant Improvement

The Alaska Railroad is committed to providing the best possible service to its customers. Our approach assures responsive customer service and reliable delivery under some adverse conditions. It requires constant improvement in systems and techniques and is backed by reinvestment in capital improvements.