a yellow alaska railroad train going around a bend

Y on Rails

Open to Service Members & Military Families

See Alaska by Train

Explore Alaska with a scenic rail tour courtesy of Alaska Railroad! This annual giveaway sends service members on unforgettable train trips throughout Alaska. Service members stationed in Alaska may enter for their chance to win two tickets along one of 12 available train routes. Winners receive two adult train vouchers. Additional tickets may be purchased from Alaska Railroad. One entry per household.

Program Details

Registration is now closed for the 2023 Y on Rails program. Check back in Spring 2024!

Y on Rails is open to active duty, guard, and reserve members of all service branches and ranks stationed in Alaska. Only one entry per household will be accepted. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

Registration is now closed for the 2023 Y on Rails program. Check back in Spring 2024!

Service members may enter between May 1–14, 2023. Winners will be randomly drawn May 16 and notified on May 17. Winners must pick up vouchers or do a video ID check (remote participants only) by May 26.

Vouchers are valid for the 2023 summer season.