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Three wildfires halt railroad traffic; Interior travel likely altered today

Published: May 26, 2007
Last Modified: May 26, 2007 at 03:19 AM

DENALI/FAIRBANKS -- A wildfire possibly started by sparks from locomotives closed off the Alaska Railroad Friday, according to a news release from the railroad corporation.

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Railroad traffic between Denali and Fairbanks was suspended because of three wildfires about 10 miles north of Healy. Travelers were bused between the two locales, the release said.

Northbound traffic is expected to resume today, but southbound traffic will likely be bused from Fairbanks to Denali, where the train was left because of the fires. Southbound passengers should report early for departure times, such as 7 a.m. for an 8:15 a.m. departure.

Passengers should check with the railroad by calling 1-907-265-2688. Press 1 for arrival and departure times.

The fires may have been started by sparks from two locomotives pulling an empty southbound coal train, the release said. No damage to the railroad track was reported.

-- Anchorage Daily News