Oil Patch Bits: Alaska Railroad schedules open house in Fairbanks

The Alaska Railroad said Jan. 19 that it invites the public to an open house 4-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Alaska Railroad Depot, 1745 Johansen Expressway in Fairbanks. The venue provides an opportunity to review and comment on a proposed Program of Projects for 2010. The open house will showcase continuing and proposed capital improvement projects that are in various stages, from conceptual planning, to engineering and construction. Project managers will be on-hand to explain projects that are located all along the railroad system from Seward to Fairbanks. An open house will also be held in Seward from 10a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19 at the Breeze Inn, 303 N. Harbor St. Open houses were held in Anchorage Jan. 20 and in Wasilla Jan. 21. For more information visit www.alaskarailroad.com.