Curious Alaska: If you've ever wondered what the deal is with the train station at Anchorage's international airport, you're not alone. Most locals haven’t been inside — unless you’ve attended a wedding or corporate event there.
Question: What’s the deal with the train station at the Anchorage airport? Does anyone use it?
“Passengers and visitors arriving in Anchorage by air and sea are greeted by a warm glow coming from an icy backdrop appearing from a distance. The station, a colorful beacon that mirrors the spectacular patterns of glimmering lights in the sky, celebrates the wonders of nature,” the AIArchitect wrote of the building in 2004, a couple years after it opened.
The depot isn’t currently open to the public and is used for chartered train transfers of visitors to cruise ship docks in Whittier and Seward. That service runs from May to September, with an average of two to three train arrivals per week, said Christy Terry, a spokesperson for the Alaska Railroad.When the depot was originally conceived, there were hopes that use might include trains to downtown or even a commuter rail to the Mat-Su and beyond.
“Beautiful and modern, the Bill Sheffield Alaska Railroad Depot offers a luxurious and spacious area for special gatherings. Perfect for conferences, seminars, and any other type of corporate function,” the marketing copy reads, also boasting “state of the art lighting.”
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