Milan–Saronno railway explained

Native Name:Ferrovia Milano-Saronno
Native Name Lang:it
Type:heavy rail
Start:Milano Cadorna railway station
End:Saronno railway station
Stations:13
Routes:S1, S3, R17, R22, R27, R28, RE1, RE7, MXP
Open:1879
Operator:Trenord
Linelength Km:21.157
Tracks:4
Electrification:3 kV DC, overhead line
Speed Km/H:140
Elevation M:211

Milan–Saronno railway is a railway line in Lombardy, Italy.

History

The line was opened by the FMSME (later: Ferrovie Nord Milano) on 25 March 1879.[1]

The line was completely revamped during the 90's of the 20th century, building four tracks and new metro-type stations.

The line is fully integrated in the Milan suburban railway network, with two standard services with Central Milan and the Milan passerby railway, while regional services with Novara, Malpensa, Varese and Como run directly between Milan and Saronno.

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prospetto cronologico dei tratti di ferrovia aperti all'esercizio dal 1839 al 31 dicembre 1926. it. Bibliographia Ferroviaria Italiana.