Type Rapid Transit Opened 2005 (2005) Electrification 1,5 kV DC Began operation 2005 Operator Ente Autonomo Volturno | Status in use Line length 10.5 km (6.5 mi) Locale Campania Stations 5 | |
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Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ⁄2 in) | ||
The Napoli–Aversa railway (Italian: Linea Napoli-Giugliano-Aversa), also known as Rainbow line as each station is identified by a different colour, or Alifana bassa, is a rapid transit line that connects Naples with its northern suburbs.
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Route
The line connects Naples (Piscinola station) to the town of Aversa. Only Piscinola station (shared with line 1) is within the municipality of Naples.
Management
The line is managed by Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV).
History
The first section of the line, between Piscinola and Mugnano, was opened in 2005.
In 2009 the line was extended from Mugnano to Aversa Centro, with two intermediate stops in Giugliano and Aversa Ippodromo.
Service
Trains usually travel every 15 minutes, and every 10 minutes during peak hours.
References
Naples–Aversa railway Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA