It was the end of an era. Frank Keller visited the Port of Whittier on Friday, April 16, 2021 and photographed (above) the last Canadian National Railway barge to visit Alaska. All cars from Canada destined for Alaska will now be routed to Seattle and travel on the ARM barge. The first AquaTrain started operations in 1982, and made a 3-day voyage between Whittier and Prince Rupert, usually operating once a week, year-round.
The barge sailed northbound empty and returned southbound to Prince Rupert with empty freight cars.
Photographs courtesy of an anonymous source
Page created 4/18/21 and last updated 4/18/21
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