Type Commuter rail Locale Campania, Italy Operator(s) EAV | Status in use Opened 1963 to 1986 Line length 27.042 km (16.803 mi) | |
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The Circumflegrea railway is a commuter railway line that connects Naples city centre with the northern Phlegraean Fields, a suburban area located west of the city.
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History
The line was projected in 1946 and works started in 1948.
The construction proceeded very slowly, and the first section (from Napoli Montesanto to Soccavo) was not opened until 1962; the railway was extended in 1968 to Marina di Licola; the last part was built but remained abandoned.
The complete railway was opened on 11 January 1986.
Projects
Construction started of a new short branch between Soccavo and Monte Sant′Angelo, but has stopped due to the lack of funds.
Service
Trains run every 20 minutes between Montesanto and Licola; only a few trains continue to the terminus at Torregaveta.
References
Circumflegrea railway Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA