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Anchorage Airport Rail Station Alaska Railroad Corporation 1st Quarter, 2001 Denali Depot www.alaskarailroad.com • (907) 265-2300 NEW RAILROAD PRESIDENT NAMED Seward Dock Improvements General Patrick Gamble to take over in April Whittier Pedestrian iting his Gamble will set high Improvements accomplishments standards for the Railroad in leadership, and help us achieve our planning, and safety objectives.” Anchorage/Wasilla safety, the Alaska Line Changes Railroad A four-star general, the Corporation’s highest rank in the U.S. Air board of directors Force, Gamble, age 55, Fairbanks Intermodal Facility C named Air Force currently serves as the top General Patrick Gamble as its Air Force executive in the Patrick Gamble new president and chief pacific region, and is Anchorage/Fairbanks executive officer. A former responsible for operations, Railyard Study leader of the Air Force’s Alaskan Command, planning and budgeting of 14 military General Gamble, currently serves as installations with 41,000 employees and 400 Commander of all Air Forces in the Pacific. aircraft. On-Board Communications System Upgrade “General Gamble is committed to the General Gamble has 20 years of experience Railroad’s vision to continually improve its participating in formal safety programs and safety, customer service and profitability. He units under his command have received Ship Creek Improvements is exactly what we were looking for in a numerous safety commendations from the CEO,” said Johne Binkley, chairman of the Air Force. Gamble has also been actively Anchorage Rail Depot railroad’s board of directors. involved in strategic planning, communications, team building and “General Gamble has a track record as a engineering. Whittier Dock national and international leader who has Improvement Study managed large budgets and work forces, “The Alaska Railroad is a vital link in our and specialized in the development of safety statewide transportation system and Gen. programs and strategic plans,” Binkley said. Gamble’s leadership and experience will For updates or comments on “With 20 years experience participating in help us achieve the goal of making it the these projects, visit the award winning safety programs, General safest railroad in the world,” said Gov. Tony Alaska Railroad website at (continued inside) www.alaskarailroad.com GLYNN TO BE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Brings 20 years of rail experience

long time employee of has managed a region that sees a the Burlington mixed use of freight, commodities Northern Sante Fe and passenger service trains,” said Railway (BNSF) will Johne Binkley, chairman of the take over as chief railroad’s board of directors. “We operating officer of the saw that as critical expertise for his Alaska Railroad in April. position here.” He will replace Loren Mueller who is According to Glynn, his progressive A stepping down at that positions with BNSF had him time. Prior to moving to Alaska, stationed in eight states, working in Matt Glynn Matthew Glynn most recently all types of terrain and weather served as General Director of Line conditions. “I have experienced all and seminars. He has also worked Maintenance in the Fort Worth types of weather, from minus 30 extensively with both federal and Service Region. In that capacity, degrees in North Dakota to 120 state regulatory agencies. Glynn was in charge of operations degrees in the Mojave Desert in and maintenance on 2,600 miles of California,” said Glynn, “but I’m “I’m very excited to be here and mainline track. He was also sure I’ll break one of those extremes working for the Alaska Railroad,” responsible for safety, budget, train in Alaska.” said Glynn. “My wife and three boys performance and personnel are looking forward to seeing more development for the track, Glynn graduated from Michigan of the state and getting the chance structures and signal departments. Technological University with a to sample the great recreational bachelor of science in civil opportunities Alaska offers.” “Matt Glynn brings more than 20 engineering and has continued his years experience in rail education through a number of maintenance and operations, and safety and quality assurance courses NEW PRESIDENT NAMED (continued from front page)

Knowles. “I’ve known and desire to return to the state,” respected Patrick Gamble since his Gamble said. “We are so excited to SCHEDULED OPEN HOUSES days with the Alaskan Command finally have the opportunity to and welcome him back to Alaska as make the move permanent. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS part of our administration’s team.” Meeting the Alaska Railroad Fairbanks March 8 employees only strengthened my Fairbanks Depot 4-7 p.m. Currently based in Hawaii, Gamble belief that we have made the right Seward March 15 and his wife Ailese maintained their decision.” Alaska SeaLife Center 5-8 p.m. Alaska residency and a home in Anchorage. “My wife and I love Alaska and it has always been our SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2000

he Alaska Railroad finished of 5.9 per 200,000 hours last year, Finally, the Railroad finished the year the year 2000 with its lowest marking a nearly 45 percent reduction with one of the lowest train accident personal injury rate in more in the rate since the introduction of rates in its recent history, coming in at than a decade, and a train new safety management systems at the under 1.0 train accidents per million accident rate substantially start of 1998. train miles. The Railroad’s average for below the national average. the previous five years was between Company officials say that In addition, the number of “lost work 4.0 and 5.0. While the national average employee awareness and days” – days employees could not for all carriers is 3.8. T improved quality control report due to an on-the-job injury – procedures helped produce the record- decreased by nearly 60 percent from “An improved focus on safety keeps our setting performance. 1999 to 2000. Anderson said that employees from getting hurt, and it indicates that both the number of keeps our neighbors along the line safe “We’re still aiming for a rate of zero injuries, and their severity, are dropping as well,” said Anderson. “We’re injuries and zero accidents, and you get simultaneously. looking to do even better in 2001. We there through constant improvement,” believe rail transportation is an said Jerry Anderson, acting president. economical, safe, and environmentally “We’re very proud of the progress our efficient way to carry all kinds of employees are making. It’s a team freight. And as a major passenger effort.” carrier, we expect ourselves to be nothing short of the safest railroad in The national benchmark for injury the business.” measurement is the number of injuries for every 200,000 employee hours worked. The Railroad achieved a rate RAILROAD SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS World Winter Games gets boost hen it was announced The Railroad is also helping to organize the Special Olympics Committee that Alaska would host the movement of people to various because it is centrally located to the 2001 Special events. As an example, the historic Anchorage’s downtown core and there Olympics World Railroad depot on First Avenue will be is sufficient space for staging busses that Winter Games, the used as the staging area for athletes and will pick up and deliver athletes, their Alaska Railroad volunteers during the Special Olympic families and coaches. Corporation (ARRC) Games. This location was chosen by immediately In addition to corporate support, many W volunteered to help Railroad employees are volunteering make the event a success. The ARRC their personal time to help make contributed charter trains and donated Special Olympics a success. They are a number of excursions for fund-raising honored to be a part of the largest auction items in order to boost the international sporting event in Alaska’s Games’ fundraising efforts. history and look forward to watching the Games. PRSRT STD Alaska Railroad Corporation U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 107500 ANCHORAGE, AK Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7500

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5% increase in volume for the year is expected in that category. that in expected is year the for volume in increase 5% department.

in 1999. Trailer-on-flat-car (TOFC) sales are also growing, and a and growing, also are sales (TOFC) Trailer-on-flat-car 1999. in All in all, it promises to be a busy year for the Railroad’s freight Railroad’s the for year busy a be to promises it all, in All

possibly approach the record volumes the Railroad established Railroad the volumes record the approach possibly looks like that business will increase significantly this summer. this significantly increase will business that like looks

The gravel business is expected to grow relative to last year and year last to relative grow to expected is business gravel The last summer for the first time in more than a decade and it and decade a than more in time first the for summer last

Railroad began moving cement from Anchorage to Fairbanks to Anchorage from cement moving began Railroad

earned in 2000. in earned summer in Anchorage due to increased construction. The construction. increased to due Anchorage in summer

revenue of 1999 and almost ten times what the Railroad the what times ten almost and 1999 of revenue Heavy equipment and lumber moves should be strong this strong be should moves lumber and equipment Heavy

Fairbanks is scheduled to produce more than twice the twice than more produce to scheduled is Fairbanks

pace compared to the past two years. The pipe yard in yard pipe The years. two past the to compared pace area. area.

The oil field business is starting to move forward at a quickened a at forward move to starting is business field oil The movements and decrease traffic interuptions in the Ship Creek Ship the in interuptions traffic decrease and movements

loop track on their property which will greatly improve train improve greatly will which property their on track loop

schedule in order to keep up with demand. demand. with up keep to order in schedule strong. The Railroad is also working with Williams to design a design to Williams with working also is Railroad The strong.

with two barges and the addition of four charters to the to charters four of addition the and barges two with they ship and their offshore market for Naphtha is looking is Naphtha for market offshore their and ship they

volumes of freight have forced the Railroad to run tandem tows tandem run to Railroad the forced have freight of volumes Williams Energy continues to increase the quantity of product of quantity the increase to continues Energy Williams

Its entry into service couldn’t come at a better time. Increasing time. better a at come couldn’t service into entry Its

The Railroad’s new barge under way. under barge new Railroad’s The additional capacity without adding more equipment. equipment. more adding without capacity additional

voyages. With better speed and efficiency, the Railroad also has also Railroad the efficiency, and speed better With F voyages.

weather, presents an opportunity to add extra add to opportunity an presents weather,

service for Railroad customers and in good in and customers Railroad for service

second voyage. That translates into more reliable more into translates That voyage. second

of sailing time over the old equipment on just its just on equipment old the over time sailing of

value of its design by picking up nearly 30 hours 30 nearly up picking by design its of value

The Railroad’s newest barge demonstrated the demonstrated barge newest Railroad’s The

business.

in terms of new equipment and increased and equipment new of terms in reight activity for 2001 looks very promising, both promising, very looks 2001 for activity reight FREIGHT SALES UP FOR NEW YEAR NEW FOR UP SALES FREIGHT Alaska Railroad Ongoing Projects:

Anchorage Airport Rail Station Alaska Railroad Corporation 2nd Quarter, 2001 Fairbanks Intermodal Facility www.alaskarailroad.com • (907) 265-2300 Fairbanks/North Pole By-pass RAILROAD SEEKS SHARED VISIONS Reconnaissance Study CEO Patrick Gamble focuses on community partnerships Seward Dock Improvements ommunity Ties up define the effects we want, my thoughts about emphasizing clarity. Next, as succinctly as I we focus on the specific set Whittier Pedestrian Underpass am able to do it. of processes that will Community optimize the selected effects. partnering is my Then we act. Effects drive Anchorage-to-Wasilla philosophy when processes, not the other way Track Realignment it comes to around. In this model, working railbelt “studies” are not usually issuesC with Alaska considered a measure of Southcentral Commuter Study municipalities, boroughs and Patrick Gamble progress. towns. How should that work? To begin, Alaska Railroad needs to be an integral I am preparing the Alaska Railroad for a Denali Depot Improvements supporter of your planning process, not bright, busy future along the railbelt. But viewed as an obstacle to be overcome on we cannot....and will not....try to go it your road to progress. If we can partner alone. The Railroad needs to partner with Anchorage and Fairbanks with you in the planning process, then we state and municipal leaders in order to Railyard Study become stakeholders in the decisions you bring our resources to bear in a constructive make. In turn, that responsibility obligates way. Along those lines, we are willing to go us, as partners, to bring all our resources to more than halfway to resolve differences, if Ship Creek Improvements bear to help you turn your community it moves us all toward the common goal. plans into action, into results, into progress. Your development should be in our plan. Our plan should compliment your vision. Anchorage Rail Depot I’ll wager each of our organizations are The most effective way to do that, in my busy creating “visions.” And chances are opinion, is to share early on and to include good these visions tend to overlap along the Railroad on your municipal technical South Anchorage Double Track the railbelt. If we synchronize our visions advisory and planning groups. and get on the same wavelength, we can For updates or comments on avoid a chief source of gridlock and delay. I look forward to working with you for the betterment of your communities and for these projects, visit the At the railroad, I am working with my team the State of Alaska as we shape the Alaska Railroad web site at to emphasize “effects based thinking.” We conditions for our success together. www.alaskarailroad.com PROJECT CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING IN FULL SWING Railroad continues capital improvements from Seward to Fairbanks

rom Seward to Fairbanks, the Detailed descriptions of ARRC’s projects are Alaska Railroad Corporation available on the Railroad web site: (ARRC) is undergoing an http://www.alaskarailroad.com. Public IN THE INTERIOR ambitious capital projects comments are welcome via program to improve facilities • e-mail — [email protected] Denali Depot — Facility and infrastructure. With • mail to Wendy Lindskoog expansion includes a larger construction season in full Alaska Railroad Corporation platform, a new access road swing, this program is literally P.O. Box 107500 and parking facilities, site taking shape and residents may Anchorage, Alaska 99501 landscaping, baggage F notice the increased activity • Fax to (907) 265-2365. handling shelters and two along the railbelt this summer. passenger queuing shelters. Construction contracts should be bid late this year.

Fairbanks Intermodal Facility — An environmental assessment of the project is underway. The project includes an intermodal depot 2 adjacent to the railroad operation, an additional passenger mainline track, and a balloon track for easier train turn-around. The concept design should be complete this summer with the con- struction contract bid later 1 this year.

Fairbanks/North Pole 1 Anchorage-to-Wasilla track realignment By-pass Reconnaissance projects are reducing track curvature and Study — A study completed improving safety features at road crossings along the mainline track. Construction last December examined a from the Anchorage railyard through $90 million construction proj- Elmendorf Air Force Base is underway. ect to re-locate mainline track Final design and construction on other seg- 3 from the Fairbanks Airport to ments is expected to start this summer. This North Pole, thereby eliminat- series of projects is scheduled for comple- ing 48 road/rail crossings. tion in Fall 2003. 2 In Seward, passenger and freight operations have been separated with a refur- The Railroad is seeking public bished passenger dock and construction of a new freight dock. input through a series of 3 The new train station at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport should be meetings and is examining ready to receive passenger trains as soon as next summer. Pictured above are con- additional route alternatives. crete columns to support bridges over South Aircraft Drive and the airport’s out- bound loop lane, as well as elevated track leading into the station. Bridges will be installed in the fall. YOU’VE JUST GOTTA RIDE THIS TRAIN! Railroad delivers on destinations and expectations

lot has changed since operation provides a vital transportation With all of its spectacular destinations 1918 when the Alaska link for rural Alaskans traveling to — Seward, Whittier, Anchorage, Railroad carried its first favorite fishing holes, remote cabins Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali and passengers by steam and other adventure spots along a 55- Fairbanks — the Alaska Railroad offers engine north from Seward mile stretch. The service runs Thursday many ways to enjoy and transit Alaska. to Anchorage. Today, through Sunday during the summer. Guests can build their own multi-day Alaskans still rely on rail for itineraries that include overnight transportation. And for For those who want to see it all, there’s accommodations and a wide variety of A those seeking a truly a new summertime special showcasing optional excursions, such as Alaskan experience, rail travel is as Interior Alaska via a 4-day, 3-night flightseeing, fishing, river rafting, etc. much about the adventure as it is the journey from Anchorage to Denali destination. National Park and Fairbanks. This rail- Call the Alaska Railroad for more up, fly-back, all-inclusive package is just information at (907) 265-2494 or (800) Many Alaskans take advantage of the $599 per person (a 15% discount), 544-0552. Visit the web site at Railroad’s “flagstop” service between based on double occupancy. The offer www.alaskarailroad.com. Talkeetna and Hurricane Gulch. The is valid through September 15, 2001. only flagstop service in the nation, this PEOPLE AND TRAINS: AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT Wishing Alaskan neighbors a safe summer

f fishing, hiking or other In Alaska, during the past year, a • If a locomotive engineer applies the outdoor activities pedestrian was killed when he was emergency brakes in an attempt to should take you near struck by a train near Talkeetna, avoid hitting you if you are on the railroad tracks this and a woman was seriously track, it substantially increases the summer, please injured when her snowmobile risk of a train derailment, consider these words was struck on the track near endangering the crew, passengers, of wisdom from a long- Wasilla. There were also many and anyone near the track. time railroader, close-calls between trespassers and • Trespassing on railroad property is a trains. More facts to consider: Class B misdemeanor punishable by I“Railroad equipment is big • People cannot always hear trains 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. and heavy, none of it stops approaching, and if you are on an The Alaska Railroad property real fast, and if you put ATV it’s almost guaranteed you won’t generally extends 100 feet on each hear an approaching train, nor its side of the track. yourself in front of it, the 100 decibel horn. • Railroad special agents and local law results are obvious.” • A fully loaded freight train traveling enforcement officers patrol and 49 miles per hours (a common train watch the tracks for trespassers. National statistics confirm the speed in open country) can take magnitude of danger existing when more than a mile to stop. The men and women of the Alaska people mix with trains. Each year • Danger exists even if you not on the Railroad wish you and yours a safe nearly 500 people are killed and track — freight trains can have loose summer, full of good times and good another 450 are injured while metal banding that could strike memories. trespassing on railroad tracks. people near the track. PRSRT STD Alaska Railroad Corporation U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 107500 ANCHORAGE, AK Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7500

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considered “commuter” rail and, as such, is governed by the Federal Railroad Administration (US DOT). DOT). (US Administration Railroad Federal the by governed is such, as and, rail “commuter” considered

refers to subway or elevated train systems, like Boston, New York, and Washington, DC. The Alaska Railroad is Railroad Alaska The DC. Washington, and York, New Boston, like systems, train elevated or subway to refers

Light refers to systems like those utilizing street cars, as Portland does in the downtown area, while heavy while area, downtown the in does Portland as cars, street utilizing those like systems to refers Light

In discussing urban and suburban public transportation one often hears references to “light” and “heavy” rail. “heavy” and “light” to references hears often one transportation public suburban and urban discussing In

DID YOU KNOW? ARRC IS NOT “LIGHT” OR “HEAVY” OR “LIGHT” NOT IS ARRC KNOW? YOU DID

activity – from corporate operations, fiscal administration and administration fiscal operations, corporate from – activity earned a bachelors degree in accounting from UAF. UAF. from accounting in degree bachelors a earned

Bill gained invaluable insight into the whole gamut of railroad of gamut whole the into insight invaluable gained Bill accountant. He graduated from Monroe High School and School High Monroe from graduated He accountant.

and CEO. “Through his work with the state the past 13 years, 13 past the state the with work his “Through CEO. and Raised in Fairbanks, O’Leary is a veteran certified public certified veteran a is O’Leary Fairbanks, in Raised

running,” said Pat Gambell, ARRC President ARRC Gambell, Pat said running,”

railroad experience, he’ll hit the ground the hit he’ll experience, railroad transportation operation. operation. transportation

Bill O’Leary Bill

“With Bill’s financial expertise and prior and expertise financial Bill’s “With by another self-sustaining, state-owned self-sustaining, another by

1998, he addressed many fiscal challenges faced challenges fiscal many addressed he 1998, T

materials management functions. functions. management materials for the Alaska International Airport System since System Airport International Alaska the for

management, purchasing and purchasing management, conducted between 1990 and 1998. As controller As 1998. and 1990 between conducted

railroad’s accounting and cash and accounting railroad’s supervising auditor on all ARRC reviews ARRC all on auditor supervising

which is responsible for the for responsible is which Division of Legislative Audit, he was the was he Audit, Legislative of Division

will head the Financial Division, Financial the head will While O’Leary was employed by the state’s the by employed was O’Leary While

and Chief Financial Officer. He Officer. Financial Chief and

O’Leary as Vice President Finance President Vice as O’Leary public interaction.” public

(ARRC) recently named Bill named recently (ARRC) vendor contracting, capital project oversight and oversight project capital contracting, vendor

he Alaska Railroad Corporation Railroad Alaska he regulatory compliance, to real estate transactions, estate real to compliance, regulatory

Railroad welcomes experienced CPA experienced welcomes Railroad NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER NAMED OFFICER FINANCIAL CHIEF NEW Alaska Railroad Ongoing Projects:

Anchorage Airport Rail Station Alaska Railroad Corporation 3rd Quarter, 2001 Fairbanks Intermodal Facility www.alaskarailroad.com • (907) 265-2300 Fairbanks/North Pole By-pass FREIGHT OPERATIONS ON THE RISE Reconnaissance Study ARRC hauls more fuel, pipe, groceries, gravel than last year Whittier Equipment Maintenance Facility marked jump in freight Petroleum movement is up 8% from the operations over the last 12 same time last year. The Railroad typically months is indicative of the hauls over 100 tank cars per day from Anchorage-to-Wasilla Alaska Railroad’s position as a Williams Alaska Petroleum’s North Pole vital artery for the state’s refinery, south to the Port of Anchorage. Track Realignment economic development. The Safety and efficiency should improve Railroad posted a 19% gain in further once construction of a loop track freight-based revenues from around William’s port facility is complete. Southcentral Commuter Study August 2000 to August 2001. A Booming construction in south central ARRC’s Alaska Rail Marine joint venture Alaska pushed gravel operations to one of Denali Depot Improvements with Seattle-based partner Lynden is paying the historically highest levels. Escalating big dividends. The barge-rail service grew demand may require more hopper cars to 37% since last August. Increased demand be added to the fleet. Anchorage Yard Expansion relates directly to increased activity on the North Slope. Coal was the only commodity to experience a downturn this past year. Ship Creek Improvements Trailer-on-flat-car (TOFC) service is up 12%, Finding more efficient ways to move coal thanks in part to a new contract with a overseas will be key to expanding the export business to Improved Sidings & Signals Korea and other markets. In-state coal movement also Avalanche Control System slowed in 2001, largely due to Fort Wainwright’s South Anchorage Double Track closure from April to October to For updates or comments on rehabilitate its these projects, visit the Tank cars leased by Williams Alaska Petroleum. facilities. As the installation re-opens, Alaska Railroad web site at major grocer. This contract has spurred the Railroad expects modest growth in this www.alaskarailroad.com interest among other shippers, building the sector. potential for future growth in this sector. CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPROVE OPERATIONS, SAFETY Yard expansion, equipment and facility upgrades to benefit customers

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1 Three passenger locomotives, sent outside for power 4 The bridge over the Anchorage International Airport upgrades, returned to duty late this summer. outbound lane will be installed prior to Spring Break 2002. 2 Part of the bluff bordering the Anchorage Rail Yard is 5 Construction got underway on the 5-mile double track being excavated to relieve crowded operations, by making project in South Anchorage. Of the four bridges along the room for additional track and improved landscaping. stretch, only the bridge over Campbell Creek needs new 3 The new siding at Pittman (north of Wasilla) was fin- construction (planned for winter 2001-02) to accommodate ished this summer, adding a turnout lane for passing trains. a double track. ARRC RELEASES DRAFT COMMUTER RAIL STUDY Analysis looks at market, infrastructure, costs and funding issues

he Railroad has released a draft of its South operations, infrastructure, and management. Central Rail Network Commuter Study & Electronic copies of the draft study are on-line at Operations Plan. The study, prepared by www.AlaskaRailroad.com. To obtain a hard copy please Wilber Smith Associates with Harding call Stephenie Wheeler at 265-2671. Lawson Associates, Debbie Bloom 3 Consulting, Nancy Whelan Consulting and The deadline for public comment is Wednesday, Oct. Craciun Research Group, offers a 31. Once public comments are considered and comprehensive look at developing the incorporated into the study, ARRC’s Board of Directors T potential of a commuter rail system. Issues will approve the final draft and forward it to the Federal addressed by the study include funding, ridership, Transit Administration. TANK CARS GET SAFETY OVERHAUL ARRC’S LEASE Derailment risk reduced for rail cars carrying fuel HANDBOOK hanks to a cooperative Rail car “trucks” (i.e. the assemblies effort with the Alaska which hold the wheels) were the ARRC has published a new Railroad, 274 of the 409 focus of repairs. Wedges fit into the Lease Handbook, giving com- tank cars leased by truck assembly and act as shock munity leaders, planners and Williams Petroleum Alaska absorbers, dampening the effect of commercial parties a guide to underwent repairs this bumps. This prevents the wheel the process and opportunities summer, significantly from bouncing off the track. specific to leasing Alaska reducing the risk of Railroad lands. Tderailment. During a derailment risk assessment performed this spring, inspectors Much of the ARRC’s land sup- discovered more wear than ports rail operations and pro- expected on a number of these vides the mainline right-of- wedges, alerting them to the need way from Seward to for truck repair or replacement. This Fairbanks. The remaining land was accomplished during July and is available for commercial August. and community use through leases and permits. Owned by GATX, the cars each hold from 24,000 to 26,000 gallons The handbook provides infor- of fuel. The Railroad moves over mation regarding the lease 100 tank cars per day, hauling fuel process and the timeline from Williams’ North Pole refinery associated with a lease appli- to the company’s port facility in cation. It also lists application Anchorage. requirements for commercial leases and public leases.

The Ship Creek area in Anchorage and Chena Landing area in Fairbanks are prime for business develop- ment. Leasable land in Seward could provide an ideal foundation for tourism entre- preneurs. In addition, there are a number of areas afford- ing industrial opportunities as facilities and business owner- ship changes hand.

The handbook is available at A GATX contractor repairs a worn tank car truck. Truck assemblies hold the rail www.alaskarailroad.com. For car wheels. Nearly 70% of the 400+ fleet of tank cars leased by Williams were more information, call the repaired or replaced this summer. Real Estate Department at (907) 265-2670 . PRSRT STD Alaska Railroad Corporation U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 107500 ANCHORAGE, AK Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7500

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within one location, and improves scheduling activities scheduling improves and location, one within

The organizational change centralizes consumer interface consumer centralizes change organizational The Transportation Systems steering committee. committee. steering Systems Transportation

transportation committee and the Statewide Intelligent Statewide the and committee transportation

local and national level.” national and local is a member of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Anchorage the of member a is

division and consistency in marketing efforts on both the both on efforts marketing in consistency and division He serves on the Council of Logistics Management, and Management, Logistics of Council the on serves He

“Improved coordination will lead to efficiencies in the in efficiencies to lead will coordination “Improved members of the American Society of Logistics in Alaska. in Logistics of Society American the of members

efforts,” said Pat Gamble, ARRC President & CEO. & President ARRC Gamble, Pat said efforts,” transportation management, and is one of three certified three of one is and management, transportation

marketing & transportation services, and our sales our and services, transportation & marketing Silverstein has over 20 years experience in logistics and logistics in experience years 20 over has Silverstein

passenger services will enhance coordination of coordination enhance will services passenger

“Consolidation of our freight and freight our of “Consolidation help the Railroad achieve its strategic goals.” strategic its achieve Railroad the help

Steve’s leadership of our new division will division new our of leadership Steve’s Steve Silverstein Steve

President of the new division. new the of President T has boosted ARRC revenues to record levels. record to revenues ARRC boosted has

Department, was named Vice named was Department, played an important role on our team, which team, our on role important an played

Marketing & Logistics & Marketing asset to the Railroad,” Gamble said. “He has “He said. Gamble Railroad,” the to asset

Steve Silverstein, who led the led who Silverstein, Steve transportation and logistics field is a valuable a is field logistics and transportation

Sales, and Services Division. Services and Sales, “Steve’s strong track record in the in record track strong “Steve’s

to form the new Markets, new the form to

Passenger Services Department Services Passenger First Avenue. First

Logistics Department with its with Department Logistics in the Railroad Depot offices at 411 West 411 at offices Depot Railroad the in

combined its Marketing & Marketing its combined Sales, and Services Division will be located be will Division Services and Sales,

he Alaska Railroad recently Railroad Alaska he for freight and passenger trains. The Markets, The trains. passenger and freight for

Veteran marketing, logistics executive heads new organization new heads executive logistics marketing, Veteran FREIGHT, PASSENGER DEPARTMENTS CONSOLIDATE DEPARTMENTS PASSENGER FREIGHT, Alaska Railroad Ongoing Projects:

Anchorage Airport Rail Station Alaska Railroad Corporation 4th Quarter, 2001 Fairbanks Intermodal Facility www.alaskarailroad.com • (907) 265-2300 Fairbanks/North Pole Rail YEAR IN REVIEW Relocation Study ARRC pursues vital role in state’s economic development Whittier Equipment by Patrick Gamble, President & CEO New services. Part of our freight-end Maintenance Facility eflecting back on 2001, the success is due to a partnership established Alaska Railroad Corporation last year with Lynden to provide barge (ARRC) spent tremendous time service between the Lower 48 and our Anchorage-to-Wasilla and resources to bolster its role dock in Whittier. On the passenger side, Track Realignment as a vital artery for Alaska’s we established the Grandview train to economic development. We deliver direct Seward-Anchorage service for vigorously pursued safe, respon- cruise ship customers. A new web-based Southcentral Commuter Study sive and financially sound passenger reservation system goes on-line operations so the Railroad can be by the end of 2001, promising Internet Rthe kind of partner the state, communities convenience for customers and global Denali Depot Improvements and businesses can depend on for growth. exposure for the Railroad.

To that end, ARRC made every effort to Environmental measures. The Railroad Anchorage Yard Expansion serve more customers and increase significantly enhanced emergency and spill revenues. We brought new services online. response through new equipment, We enhanced environmental protection employee training, and an overhaul of our Ship Creek Improvements measures, coordinated community spill response plan. Crafted to meet new planning, and took many capital projects state regulations, the plan has been filed from the planning stage to construction. with the Department of Environmental Improved Sidings & Signals Conservation and will be available for Customers & revenue. Real estate proved public review in January. ARRC also joined to be a star performer. Gross revenues Alaska Chadux Corporation, a primary spill Avalanche Program topped $10 million for the first time — up response co-op, to augment internal spill from $9.28 million last year. Freight response capabilities. revenue is also on a record-breaking course South Anchorage Double Track to surpass $80 million. Gravel was up, oil Community involvement and planning. field freight exceeded expectations and a Our people have worked hard to better record number of fuel cars were hauled coordinate our planning efforts with the For updates or comments on from North Pole, breaking several daily, communities we serve. ARRC will soon be these projects, visit the weekly and monthly thresholds. Passenger named an official member of the Anchor- numbers were up slightly as well. These age Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Alaska Railroad web site at revenue streams are the backbone of our (AMATS) Technical Advisory Committee www.AlaskaRailroad.com work force and our services. (continued on page 3) STATE-OF-THE-ART AVALANCHE DETECTION Newly-installed prototype ready for winter duty

he job description for those The Railroad’s Avalanche Program system of its kind in the U.S. It employs installing the Alaska Railroad’s includes a series of projects from three mountainside stations that sense new state-of-the-art installing early detection systems and movement when an avalanche releases, avalanche detection system building new weather stations, to and then triggers an alarm. reads like a James Bond help positioning remote-controlled blaster wanted ad: boxes and developing a multi-agency The Railroad just completed several forecaster network. new weather stations and enhanced Seeking physically fit existing stations along the avalanche- applicants capable of hiking The prototype avalanche detection prone route from Girdwood to Moose T long distances on steep system borrows technology used by Pass. Information from these stations is terrain (45 degrees) with considerable Swiss Rail (Switzerland) and is the only processed by new groundbreaking vertical gain (2,600 feet above the software. The Railroad, Alaska Dept. of track). Job may require applicant to Transportation & Public Facilities, and spend nights on remote mountain sites Alyeska Resort now have access to the without helicopter support. Previous software, timely weather forecasts, mountaineering experience a plus. avalanche observation data, and tools such as Doppler Radar and weather Project supervisor Dave Hamre hand- maps. picked a team of such rugged profes- sionals this summer. Their mission: Also recently completed was the improve the Alaska Railroad’s existing installation of precision blaster boxes avalanche risk management system, and and additional howitzer guns — devices reduce risk to travelers, railroad and A blaster box is installed by an ava- used to trigger small snow slides to avert highway1 personnel, and communities. lanche path near Girdwood. full-scale avalanches.

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NEW3 RESERVATION SYSTEM ONLINE OPEN HOUSES TO Software affords Internet perusal and purchase SHOWCASE PROGRAM he Railroad’s new flexible, VP of Markets, Sales & Services. “I OF CAPITAL PROJECTS automated passenger am impressed with the opportunities reservations system is up we have for tracking information as Anchorage Jan. 9 and running. By the end of well as offering flexible pricing and Anchorage Depot 4-7 p.m. the year, travelers will have packaging options.” Fairbanks Jan. 16 instant access to train Fairbanks Depot 4-7 p.m. schedule, package and tour Developed with proven expertise, Wasilla Jan. 23 information, and the ability RailRes 2000 software was bought Lake Lucille Inn 4-7 p.m. T to pay online via from FSS Travel & Leisure Systems, a Seward TBD www.AlaskaRailroad.com. leader in developing affordable 3 systems for railroads worldwide. The Includes overview of ARRC’s proposed program of capital “We will have a much easier time system can accommodate current projects for 2002, individual responding to marketing needs and and projected needs, and capitalizes project displays, fact sheets, feedback from our customers with on consumer demand for Internet and door prize drawings! this software.” said Steve Silverstein, information and transactions. ARRC 2002 OFFICIAL PRINT READY FOR RELEASE Annual Alaska Railroad rendition proves popular as collector’s item

“My up-close and personal approach to the painting demanded much detail and accuracy,” said Dubac. “The foreground wildflower focus adds extra blasts of color to ‘big blue & gold’ charging through the Portage-to-Potter blend of scenery.”

Dubac will be on hand to sign prints and posters in the Anchorage Depot noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, and in the Fairbanks Depot noon-2 p.m. the following Saturday, Jan. 12. About 4,500 posters and 750 prints are made and are on sale at the depot ticket windows in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Posters cost $25 and prints he Alaska Railroad’s annual print is on are $50. schedule for a January release. Painted by Anchorage artist Debra Dubac, this year’s The first official Alaska Railroad painting was produced image depicts two SD70 MAC locomotives in 1979 by John Van Zyle. Since then, the annual pulling interline freight on the trip from rendition (except 1984) has evolved into a popular Whittier to Anchorage. Dubac and the collector’s item, with requests coming from all over the T painting are pictured above. world. WINTER SPECIALS (continued from front page) (TAC) and has also been included in the Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Details on these great Winter Transportation Study TAC. We are working with several other groups, Specials are on the ARRC web site including the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage — www.AlaskaRailroad.com. Economic Development Corporation and the Alaska 20/20 effort, to ensure the Railroad’s vision complements and supports the overall Borealis Bound Weekend Getaway plans and strategies developed by our state and municipalities. A complete weekend excursion! Bus to Talkeetna, rail to Fairbanks, fly Capital Improvements. Since 1996, federal funding has laid the back to Anchorage. Lodging in groundwork for building a more safe, efficient Alaska Railroad. This Talkeetna and Fairbanks included. year, we saw many years of planning materialize as construction got — $325 per person underway on several projects, some of which were completed. The Aurora Winter Rail Special new freight dock in Seward is up and running, track was straightened One-way rail to Fairbanks, overnight on Elmendorf Air Force Base, double track is nearly complete in south and return flight to Anchorage via Anchorage, new sidings were constructed along the rail line, and an Alaska Airlines — $239 per person improved avalanche detection and prevention system was installed. Saturday Stowaway Special Looking Ahead. Expect the Railroad to maintain the momentum. For Round-trip rail to Talkeetna and example, new intermodal depots at Denali, Fairbanks and the overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Anchorage airport will greatly enhance passenger service and safety. Lodge — $139 per person. Ongoing efforts to straighten track and automate train traffic control For reservations call 265-2494; or systems will increase our efficiency and speed. As we continue to 800-544-0552 outside Anchorage. modernize infrastructure and hone operations, the Railroad will become more valuable as a partner Alaska can depend on. PRSRT STD Alaska Railroad Corporation U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 107500 ANCHORAGE, AK Anchorage, Alaska PERMIT NO. 500

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