Taranto–Brindisi railway explained

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Taranto–Brindisi railway
Type:Heavy rail
Status:Operational
Locale:Apulia, Italy
Start:Taranto railway station
End:Brindisi railway station
Stations:12
Open:1886
Operator:Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Linelength:70km (40miles)
Tracks:Single track
Linenumber:135
Electrification:Electrified at 3000 V DC

The Taranto–Bridisi railway is an Italian 70-kilometre long railway line, connecting Taranto with Brindisi.

The line was opened in three stages in 1886. On 6 January 1886 the section from Taranto to Latiano opened, then with effect from 25 August 1886 the line was further extended from Latiano to Mesagne, and finally on 30 December 1886 the final length from Mesagne to Brindisi came into use.

Usage

The line is used by the following service(s):

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