Brescia railway station
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Brescia railway station serves the city and comune
of Brescia
, in the region
of Lombardy
, northern Italy
. Opened in 1854, the station forms part of the Milan–Venice railway. It is also the terminus of secondary lines from Cremona, Bergamo and Parma, as well as the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway.
The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
(RFI). However, the commercial area of the passenger building
is managed by Centostazioni
. Train services on all lines other than the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway are operated by Trenitalia
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
The Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway is managed by another company, FERROVIENORD
.
section of the Milan–Venice railway.
style, influenced by neo-Roman
elements and medieval style fortifications.
The station yard is equipped with ten tracks reserved for passenger traffic, three of which are included in the so-called West Yard , which is dedicated to arrivals and departures of trains on the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway.
Of the other seven tracks, the first track is generally reserved for trains coming from Milan and heading towards Verona and Venice, while track two is for trains in the reverse direction. Tracks three to seven are dedicated to arrivals and departures of the three Trenitalia regional rail
lines, namely the Brescia–Cremona line, the Bergamo–Brescia line and the Parma–Brescia line.
Some of the tracks not used for passenger services are dedicated to goods trains to and from Brescia Scalo, while others are used for the storage of rolling stock
.
Long-distance traffic to and from the station is catered for by Eurostar City Italia
and Eurostar Italia
trains.
Regional passenger services on all lines other than the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line are operated by Trenitalia, while the passenger trains on the Edolo line are operated by LeNord. In each case, the operating company is working on behalf of Trenitalia LeNord.
This article is based upon a translation of the Italian language version as at January 2011.
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 Brescia
Brescia
Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
, 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 1854, the station forms part of the Milan–Venice railway. It is also the terminus of secondary lines from Cremona, Bergamo and Parma, as well as the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway.
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 on all lines other than the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway 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.
The Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway is managed by another company, FERROVIENORD
FERROVIENORD
' is an Italian transport company, part of the FNM Group, that manages the network of regional railway concessions owned by the group in northern Italy.-History:...
.
Location
Brescia railway station is situated at Viale della Stazione, at the south western edge of the city centre.History
Built as a project of the engineer Benedetto Foix, the station was opened on 24 April 1854, upon the inauguration of the Coccaglio - VeronaVerona Porta Nuova railway station
Verona Porta Nuova is the main railway station of the Italian city of Verona near the city centre in the square of Piazzale 25 Aprile. It was originally opened in 1852, but was substantially rebuilt between 1910 and 1922. It was rebuilt again between 1946 and 1949 after being largely destroyed by...
section of the Milan–Venice railway.
Features
The passenger building is of a neoclassicalNeoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing...
style, influenced by neo-Roman
Roman architecture
Ancient Roman architecture adopted certain aspects of Ancient Greek architecture, creating a new architectural style. The Romans were indebted to their Etruscan neighbors and forefathers who supplied them with a wealth of knowledge essential for future architectural solutions, such as hydraulics...
elements and medieval style fortifications.
The station yard is equipped with ten tracks reserved for passenger traffic, three of which are included in the so-called West Yard , which is dedicated to arrivals and departures of trains on the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway.
Of the other seven tracks, the first track is generally reserved for trains coming from Milan and heading towards Verona and Venice, while track two is for trains in the reverse direction. Tracks three to seven are dedicated to arrivals and departures of the three Trenitalia regional rail
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...
lines, namely the Brescia–Cremona line, the Bergamo–Brescia line and the Parma–Brescia line.
Some of the tracks not used for passenger services are dedicated to goods trains to and from Brescia Scalo, while others are used for the storage of rolling stock
Rolling stock
Rolling stock comprises all the vehicles that move on a railway. It usually includes both powered and unpowered vehicles, for example locomotives, railroad cars, coaches and wagons...
.
Passenger and train movements
The station has about nine million passenger movements each year.Long-distance traffic to and from the station is catered for by Eurostar City Italia
Eurostar Italia
Eurostar Italia is a network of Italian high-speed inter-city trains, operated by Trenitalia . Trenitalia states that there are 130 train journeys per day....
and Eurostar Italia
Eurostar Italia
Eurostar Italia is a network of Italian high-speed inter-city trains, operated by Trenitalia . Trenitalia states that there are 130 train journeys per day....
trains.
Regional passenger services on all lines other than the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line are operated by Trenitalia, while the passenger trains on the Edolo line are operated by LeNord. In each case, the operating company is working on behalf of Trenitalia LeNord.
Interchange
Near the passenger building there are two bus stations for suburban public transport: the main bus station and the SIA bus station. The forecourt is also an interchange point for several bus lines.See also
- Brescia suburban railway service
- 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:...
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This article is based upon a translation of the Italian language version as at January 2011.