Agatha Christie might be completely distracted by the beautiful scenery to imagine a murder here. Akin to the famous Orient Express, Alaska Railroad crosses gelid landscapes, but everyone is too busy looking for bears and glaciers to think about murder and mystery. Alaska Railroad operates passenger and freight trains between Seward and Fairbanks through Denali National Park. Its trains also transport oil from the North Pole Refinery and coal for export to Asia. In addition, the company operates various barges in partnerships with local companies. This government-owned company started building Alaska's first railroad in 1903.