Alaska Railroad Corp

Founded in 1985, Alaska Railroad Corporation is owned by the state of Alaska. The organization is a full-service railroad that serves ports and communities in Alaska. It is responsible for financial and legal obligations. The organization owns more than 1,500 freight cars and over 45 passenger cars with nearly 60 locomotives. It is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the governor of Alaska. Alaska Railroad Corporation supports various organizations, communities and charitable fund events. The organization s trains carry approximately 500,000 passengers annually. It is also responsible for improving and upgrading current facilities. The organization controls vegetation through nonchemical methods, including mechanical brush cutting, manual labor, steam and burning. Alaska Railroad Corporation maintains a location in Fairbanks, Alaska.