I lived in Alaska from 1976-2002 and could never understand why this had never been done. It’s time.
I grew up in Michigan and took the Trans-Continental RR across Canada several times (both directions of course). Going from Calgary to Anchorage would be one of the most beautiful trips on Earth.
Going Watson Lake to either Atline or Teslin or Whitehorse to Skagway or Haines would get the freight into the Pacific quicker than going to Fairbanks then Anchorage/Port McKenzie.
The Valdez route is faster too.
Like the article said, it is a no-brainier. There is so much potential.
Yes, finally a direct land route to Alaska. The Scenery would be unmatched.