Messina–Syracuse railway


Messina–Syracuse railway is a railway line in Sicily, Italy.

History

The line was opened in different parts:
Opening dateLine part
12 December 1866Messina–Giardini-Taormina
3 January 1867Giardini-Taormina–Catania
1 July 1869Catania–Lentini
19 January 1871Lentini–Siracusa

On 21 January 2026 all railway traffic on the line was temporarily suspended as a result of damage caused by Storm Harry which struck the coast of eastern Sicily 20 January. Beginning on 24 January limited service resumed between Syracuse and Giardini- Taormina. However traffic remains suspended between Giardini-Taormina and Messina due to damaged tracks. It is unknown when service will resume.