Alaska Railroad Corporation

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) operates as a railroad providing freight and passenger transportation services throughout the state of Alaska. Its core business involves moving goods such as minerals, timber, and consumer products between inland sites and coastal ports, as well as offering scheduled passenger travel for residents and tourists. The corporation maintains a network of track that connects key communities and industrial centers, enabling reliable overland transport where road access is limited. In addition to transport, ARRC provides support services that keep the rail system operational and safe.

Headquartered in the United States, the corporation is owned by the State of Alaska and functions as a public corporation tasked with supporting the state's transportation infrastructure. It operates a railroad network that spans the state, connecting communities and industrial centers. The organization’s workforce includes engineers, conductors, maintenance crews, and administrative staff who ensure safe and continuous operations year‑round, despite challenging weather and terrain conditions. Its operations are subject to both state oversight and federal rail safety regulations.

In December 2022, ARRC experienced a cyberattack that compromised internal systems and led to unauthorized access to sensitive vendor and employee data, affecting over 7,400 individuals. The breach exposed personal identifiers, financial details, medical and health insurance records, drug screening results, employment evaluations, and government‑issued identification documents. Following the incident, the corporation instituted containment measures, engaged forensic experts and law enforcement, and offered affected parties complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. This event highlighted the importance of cybersecurity resilience for critical transportation infrastructure and prompted ongoing reviews of ARRC’s information security practices.