The ''Coastal Classic'' is a passenger and semi-luxury train operated by the

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between the cities of

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and Seward, Alaska. It is a seasonal train, only operating between the months of May and September. Despite its seasonality, the ''Coastal Classic'' was the Alaska Railroad's most popular route in 2019. In 2020, summer services began in July in response to the

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Station Stops

The ''Coastal Classic'' makes the following station stops: *

* Girdwood * Seward

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* Passenger trains of the Alaska Railroad Passenger rail transportation in Alaska Named passenger trains of the United States {{US-rail-transport-stub