Lecco railway station
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Lecco railway station is the main station
serving the town and comune
of Lecco
, in the region
of Lombardy
, northern Italy
. Opened in 1863, it is the terminus of four lines, namely the Monza–Lecco railway, its continuation the Valtellina railway (Lecco–Colico–Sondrio), and two other, secondary, lines, linking Lecco with Como and Bergamo, respectively.
The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
(RFI). However, the commercial area of the passenger building
is managed by Centostazioni
. Train services are operated by Trenitalia
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
, at the northeastern edge of the town centre.
) is on two floors, while the other two sections are single storey.
Next to the passenger building is a small one-storey structure that houses the public conveniences.
The station yard is composed of five through tracks, with platforms connected by two pedestrian underpasses. There is also a dock platform that can accommodate trains from the south, and a track leading to the goods yard.
In the goods yard, there is a goods shed
. The tracks in the goods yard have been dismantled, and the goods shed converted to storage. The architecture of the goods shed is very similar to that of other Italian railway stations.
All buildings at the station are rectangular in layout.
In 2009, work was completed on a facelift of the station co-financed by Centostazioni and RFI. The renovations altered the configuration of the spaces within the passenger building, by creating a new central area (lobby) and side aisles. The renovation work also involved the installation of a new lighting system and other new technology equipment, the removal of architectural barriers such as the elimination of steps and the extension of the ramps, the upgrading of public conveniences and the renovation of the exterior facade of the building with new plaster and a new lighting system that enhances its appearance at night.
In the course of the renovation work, a new secondary entrance was created from Via Balicco, the road parallel to the tracks. The intent of that alteration was to improve public access to the station, especially for travellers who reside in the upper part of the city.
The station is served by regional
and suburban trains. The main destinations of the regional trains are Como
, Bergamo
, Milano Centrale and Sondrio
. The station is a terminus of line S11 of the Milan suburban railway service (Milano Porta Garibaldi
–Monza–Carnate–Lecco; hourly), and is proposed to be a terminus of a new line S7 (Milano Porta Garibaldi–Monza–Molteno–Lecco).
A total of about 154 trains call at the station daily, and their main destinations are Monza, Sondrio, Tirano
and Milan.
.
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 town 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 Lecco
Lecco
Lecco is a town of c. 47,760 inhabitants in Lombardy, northern Italy, north of Milan, the capital of the province of Lecco. It lies at the end of the south-eastern branch of Lake Como...
, in the 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....
of Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
, northern Italy
Northern Italy
Northern Italy is a wide cultural, historical and geographical definition, without any administrative usage, used to indicate the northern part of the Italian state, also referred as Settentrione or Alta Italia...
. Opened in 1863, it is the terminus of four lines, namely the Monza–Lecco railway, its continuation the Valtellina railway (Lecco–Colico–Sondrio), and two other, secondary, lines, linking Lecco with Como and Bergamo, respectively.
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). However, the commercial area of the passenger building
Station building
A station building, also known as a head house, is the main building of a passenger train station. It is typically used principally to provide services to passengers.A station building is not to be confused with the station itself...
is managed by Centostazioni
Centostazioni
' is a member company of Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato group. It was created to rehabilitate, develop and manage 103 medium sized Italian railway stations.-History:...
. Train services are operated by 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
Lecco railway station is situated in Piazza Lega LombardaLega Lombarda
Lega Lombarda is a regionalist political party active in Lombardy. Led by Giancarlo Giorgetti, the party is the second largest in the region....
, at the northeastern edge of the town centre.
History
The station was opened on 4 November 1863, upon the inauguration of the Lecco–Calolziocorte section of the Lecco–Monza railway.Features
The passenger building is made up of three sections. The main one (where there are guest services for travellers and the local station masterStation master
The station master was the person in charge of railway stations, in the United Kingdom and some other countries, before the modern age. He would manage the other station employees and would have responsibility for safety and the efficient running of the station...
) is on two floors, while the other two sections are single storey.
Next to the passenger building is a small one-storey structure that houses the public conveniences.
The station yard is composed of five through tracks, with platforms connected by two pedestrian underpasses. There is also a dock platform that can accommodate trains from the south, and a track leading to the goods yard.
In the goods yard, there is a goods shed
Goods shed
A goods shed is a railway building designed for storing goods before or after carriage in a train.A typical goods shed will have a track running through it to allow goods wagons to be unloaded under cover, although sometimes they were built alongside a track with possibly just a canopy over the door...
. The tracks in the goods yard have been dismantled, and the goods shed converted to storage. The architecture of the goods shed is very similar to that of other Italian railway stations.
All buildings at the station are rectangular in layout.
In 2009, work was completed on a facelift of the station co-financed by Centostazioni and RFI. The renovations altered the configuration of the spaces within the passenger building, by creating a new central area (lobby) and side aisles. The renovation work also involved the installation of a new lighting system and other new technology equipment, the removal of architectural barriers such as the elimination of steps and the extension of the ramps, the upgrading of public conveniences and the renovation of the exterior facade of the building with new plaster and a new lighting system that enhances its appearance at night.
In the course of the renovation work, a new secondary entrance was created from Via Balicco, the road parallel to the tracks. The intent of that alteration was to improve public access to the station, especially for travellers who reside in the upper part of the city.
Passenger and train movements
Lecco railway station has about seven million passenger movements each year.The station is served by regional
Regional rail
Commuter rail, also called suburban rail, is a passenger rail transport service that primarily operates between a city center, and the middle to outer suburbs beyond 15km and commuter towns or other locations that draw large numbers of commuters—people who travel on a daily basis...
and suburban trains. The main destinations of the regional trains are Como
Como San Giovanni railway station
Como San Giovanni railway station is the main station serving the city and comune of Como, in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. Opened in 1875, it forms part of the Milan–Chiasso railway, and is also a terminus of the Como–Lecco railway, which branches off the main line a few kilometres to...
, Bergamo
Bergamo railway station
Bergamo railway station serves the city and comune of Bergamo, in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. Opened in 1854, it is a terminus of lines from Lecco, Treviglio, Brescia and Seregno....
, Milano Centrale and Sondrio
Sondrio railway station
Sondrio railway station serves the town and comune of Sondrio, in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. Opened in 1885, it is the junction of two historical railway lines, namely the Valtellina railway and the Alta Valtellina railway .The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana...
. The station is a terminus of line S11 of the Milan suburban railway service (Milano Porta Garibaldi
Milano Porta Garibaldi railway station
Milano Porta Garibaldi is a major station in the Italian city of Milan, located just to the north of the neighbourhood known as Porta Garibaldi...
–Monza–Carnate–Lecco; hourly), and is proposed to be a terminus of a new line S7 (Milano Porta Garibaldi–Monza–Molteno–Lecco).
A total of about 154 trains call at the station daily, and their main destinations are Monza, Sondrio, Tirano
Tirano railway station (RFI)
Tirano railway station is one of two railway stations within the town and comune of Tirano, in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. Opened in 1902, it is the terminus of the standard gauge Alta Valtellina railway from Sondrio....
and Milan.
Interchange
In front of the passenger building is a taxi stand, and a stop for suburban buses, which link the station with the rest of the province via a bus station in ValsassinaValsassina
thumb|250px|The Valsassina plateau.Valsassina is a valley in the Alps of Lombardy, northern Italy, within the province of Lecco.It is included between the Grigne range from West, and the Bergamo Prealps which, in a half-circle stretching from North to East, separate it from the valley of the area...
.
See also
- History of rail transport in Italy
- List of railway stations in Lombardy
- 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:...