Circumflegrea railway
The Circumflegrea railway is a commuter railway line that connects Naples city centre with the northern Phlegraean Fields, a suburban area located west of the city. The line is operated by the Ente Autonomo Volturno company.
History
The line was projected in 1946 and works started in 1948.The construction proceeded very slowly, and the first section was not opened until 1962; the railway was extended in 1968 to Marina di Licola; the last part was built but remained abandoned.
The complete railway was opened on 11 January 1986.
Projects
Construction commenced on a new branch line connecting Soccavo and Monte Sant'Angelo stations. This project, part of the planned Line 7, aims to link the existing Circumflegrea and Cumana railway lines, enhancing connectivity in the region.The branch extends from Soccavo station, incorporating approximately of trench work and a double-track tunnel. Soccavo station has been upgraded to serve as an interchange, featuring a new platform, extended underpasses, modernized systems, and a new entrance with a green area.
Monte Sant'Angelo station, designed by British-Indian architect Anish Kapoor, is notable for its distinctive entrances resembling fissures in the ground. These structures, made of corten steel and aluminum, have sparked discussions due to their unique design.
As of October 2022, the section between Monte Sant’Angelo and Soccavo was reported to be 95% complete, with expectations to open in by 2026.
Service
Trains run every 20 minutes between Montesanto and Licola; only a few trains continue to the terminus at Torregaveta.According to a timetable posted in paper format at the station of Licola, all trains now end there.
Route
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