Alaska Railroad Corporation's stated purpose is to improve service for Holland America Princess (HAP) and its passengers and to reduce operating expenses. The applicant is proposing to place 11,000 cubic yards of fill into 1.11 acres of wetlands to (1) reconstruct and extend the tail of wye track approximately 1,500 feet to allow trains to turn around; (2) construct an approximate 1,200 foot spur track parallel to the existing Track 2 in Healy, which would be used to park the train for servicing, and (3) construct a gravel pad between an existing road and the spur track for use by HAP for a small office and parking for employees, buses, and service vehicles. Construction activities would include clearing, excavation of unsuitable soils as necessary, filling, and placement of rails, ties, and ballast. Please contact Heather Moncrief by phone at (907) 474-2166, by fax at (907) 474-2164, or by email at heather.h.moncrief@usace.army.mil.
POA-2013-97, Nenana River_PN
POA-2013-97, Nenana River_PN Drawings