Lamezia Terme Centrale railway station
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Lamezia Terme Centrale railway station is the main station
serving the city and comune
of Lamezia Terme
, in the Calabria
region
, southern Italy
. Opened in 1894, it forms part of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway (Salerno–Reggio Calabria), and is also a terminus of a secondary line, the Lamezia Terme–Catanzaro Lido railway.
The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
(RFI). Train services are operated by or on behalf of Trenitalia
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
and Gizzeria
Lido (the latter then known as Sant'Eufemia Marina). On the same day, the first part of the line to Catanzaro Lido, extending about to Marcellinara, was also opened to traffic.
Management of the station and line was initially entrusted to the Società per le Strade Ferrate del Mediterraneo
(English: Company for the Railways of the Mediterranean).
The following year, on 31 July 1895, the final section of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway was completed, between Praja-Ajeta-Tortora and Gizzeria Lido (Sant'Eufemia Marina), via Scalea
, Cetraro
, Paola
and Amantea
. This new section of line also connected Lamezia Terme with the rest of the Tyrrhenian coast. On 31 July 1899, Catanzaro became accessible by rail from the Tyrrhenian, thus connecting Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione with the Jonica railway.
Between 1928 and 1935, a program of reclamation of the plain of Sant'Eufemia was initiated. It involved the construction of several houses, and a new and larger station in the locality of Marina di Gizzeria (then still known as Sant'Eufemia Marina). When the new station opened in 1935, it took the new name Sant'Eufemia Lamezia (instead of the previous Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione). In the same year, the entire Southern Tyrrhenian railway was electrified, and a locomotive depot was built on the north side of the station.
In the 1960s, the station was extended, following the construction of double track between Scalea and San Pietro a Maida and modernization of all facilities.
Finally, in 1969, after the establishment of the new town of Lamezia Terme (which brought together the comuni of Nicastro
, Sambiase and Sant'Eufemia Lamezia), the station's name was changed again, this time to its current one. The suffix Centrale was added to distinguish the station from the town's other two stations, Lamezia Terme Nicastro and Lamezia Terme Sambiase, respectively.
The goods yard extends from the station's eastern side.
Lamezia Terme was the origin and destination of some ES Fast category trains, connecting the city with Roma Termini
. These trains were operated by Frecciargento
high-speed multiple unit
s, but have been withdrawn.
Central station
A central station usually designates the principal passenger railway station of cities which have multiple stations. The central station functions as the main transport hub for rail transport, normally with interchange with other modes of public transport...
serving the city and comune
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
of Lamezia Terme
Lamezia Terme
Lamezia Terme, commonly named Lamezia, is an Italian city of 71,287 inhabitants in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region.-Geography:...
, in the Calabria
Calabria
Calabria , in antiquity known as Bruttium, is a region in southern Italy, south of Naples, located at the "toe" of the Italian Peninsula. The capital city of Calabria is Catanzaro....
region
Regions of Italy
The regions of Italy are the first-level administrative divisions of the state, constituting its first NUTS administrative level. There are twenty regions, of which five are constitutionally given a broader amount of autonomy granted by special statutes....
, southern Italy
South Italy
South Italy is one of the five official statistical regions of Italy used by the National Institute of Statistics , a first level NUTS region and a European Parliament constituency. South Italy encompasses six of the country's 20 regions:*Abruzzo...
. Opened in 1894, it forms part of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway (Salerno–Reggio Calabria), and is also a terminus of a secondary line, the Lamezia Terme–Catanzaro Lido railway.
The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana is an Italian company fully owned by Ferrovie dello Stato . RFI is the owner of Italy's railway network, it sets train paths, provides signalling, provides maintenance and other services for the railway network...
(RFI). Train services are operated by or on behalf of Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Trenitalia is the primary train operator in Italy. Trenitalia is owned by Ferrovie dello Stato, itself owned by the Italian Government. It was created in 2000 following the EU directive on the deregulation of rail transport.-Passenger transport:...
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
Ferrovie dello Stato
Ferrovie dello Stato is a government-owned holding which manage infrastructure and service on the Italian rail network. The subsidiary Trenitalia is the main rail operator in Italy.-Organization:Ferrovie dello Stato subsidiaries are:...
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
Location
Lamezia Terme Centrale railway station is situated at Piazza Lamezia, at the northeastern edge of the city centre.History
The station was opened on 15 November 1894, under its original name Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione, together with the rest of the section of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway between PizzoPizzo
Pizzo may refer to:* Pizzo, Calabria, a seaport in Calabria, Italy * Pizzo , imposed by a protection racket, a fee periodically collected by the Mafia from businesses...
and Gizzeria
Gizzeria
Gizzeria is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.The Gizzeria landscape offers a splendid view ranging from rolling hills to the waters of the Gulf of Sant'Euphemia....
Lido (the latter then known as Sant'Eufemia Marina). On the same day, the first part of the line to Catanzaro Lido, extending about to Marcellinara, was also opened to traffic.
Management of the station and line was initially entrusted to the Società per le Strade Ferrate del Mediterraneo
Società per le Strade Ferrate del Mediterraneo
The Società per le Strade Ferrate del Mediterraneo , normally known as the Rete Mediterranea , was an Italian railway company from 1885 to 1905....
(English: Company for the Railways of the Mediterranean).
The following year, on 31 July 1895, the final section of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway was completed, between Praja-Ajeta-Tortora and Gizzeria Lido (Sant'Eufemia Marina), via Scalea
Scalea
Scalea is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.The town takes its name from its terraced lay-out on the hillside, at the bottom of the Capo Scalea promontory...
, Cetraro
Cetraro
Cetraro is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.- Waste dumping off Italian coast: Cetraro case :...
, Paola
Paola railway station
Paola railway station serves the town and comune of Paola, in the Calabria region, southern Italy. Opened in 1895, it forms part of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway , and is also a terminus of a secondary line, the Paola–Cosenza railway.The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana...
and Amantea
Amantea
Amantea is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.It is a touristical centre on the southern Tyrrhenian Sea coast...
. This new section of line also connected Lamezia Terme with the rest of the Tyrrhenian coast. On 31 July 1899, Catanzaro became accessible by rail from the Tyrrhenian, thus connecting Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione with the Jonica railway.
Between 1928 and 1935, a program of reclamation of the plain of Sant'Eufemia was initiated. It involved the construction of several houses, and a new and larger station in the locality of Marina di Gizzeria (then still known as Sant'Eufemia Marina). When the new station opened in 1935, it took the new name Sant'Eufemia Lamezia (instead of the previous Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione). In the same year, the entire Southern Tyrrhenian railway was electrified, and a locomotive depot was built on the north side of the station.
In the 1960s, the station was extended, following the construction of double track between Scalea and San Pietro a Maida and modernization of all facilities.
Finally, in 1969, after the establishment of the new town of Lamezia Terme (which brought together the comuni of Nicastro
Nicastro
Nicastro was a small town in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.Since 1968 it constitutes, together with Sambiase and Sant'Eufemia Lamezia, the city of Lamezia Terme.- Geography :...
, Sambiase and Sant'Eufemia Lamezia), the station's name was changed again, this time to its current one. The suffix Centrale was added to distinguish the station from the town's other two stations, Lamezia Terme Nicastro and Lamezia Terme Sambiase, respectively.
Features
The station has seven tracks for passenger service. Each is equipped with a platform fitted with a shelter. The platforms are connected with each other by pedestrian underpasses.The goods yard extends from the station's eastern side.
Passenger and train movements
The station has always played a significant role in passenger traffic for the Catanzaro branch (Lamezia Terme-Catanzaro Lido railway). It has always been a stop for all categories of trains originating and terminating in Catanzaro.Lamezia Terme was the origin and destination of some ES Fast category trains, connecting the city with Roma Termini
Roma Termini railway station
Roma Termini is the main train station of Rome. It is named after the district of the same name, which in turn took its name from ancient Baths of Diocletian , which lie across the street from the main entrance.-Overview:The station has regular train services to all major Italian cities as well...
. These trains were operated by Frecciargento
ETR 480
The ETR 480 is a tilting Electric Multiple Unit built by FIAT Ferroviaria since 1993, It is also known as Pendolino. It was developed from the first new-generation Pendolino, the ETR 460...
high-speed multiple unit
Multiple unit
The term multiple unit or MU is used to describe a self-propelled carriages capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one driving cab. The term is commonly used to denote passenger trainsets consisting of more than one carriage...
s, but have been withdrawn.
See also
- History of rail transport in Italy
- List of railway stations in Calabria
- Rail transport in ItalyRail transport in ItalyThe Italian railway system is one of the most important infrastructure in the country, with a total length of . The network is recently growing with the construction of the new high speed rail network....
- Railway stations in ItalyRailway stations in ItalyRailway stations in Italy are maintained and operated by the RFI division of Ferrovie dello Stato Group. A minor part of them is operated by private and regional companies, conceded by the state.-Classification:...