Forlì railway station
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Forlì railway station serves the city and comune
of Forlì
, in the region
of Emilia-Romagna
, northern Italy
. Opened in 1926, it forms part of the Bologna–Ancona 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 are operated by Trenitalia
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
Just over one month later, on 5 October 1861, the new line was extended, from the original Forlì station to Rimini
.
In 1926, the original station was closed and replaced by the present station.
A project of the engineer Enzo Bianchi, the present station is about 100 metres (or yards) to the east of the original station.
The building consists of three sections. The central part has three arched entrances on either side. There are also two turrets on the Piazzale side, at each end of the section. Extending laterally from the central section are two symmetrical wings.
Adjacent to the passenger building is the station yard. It has three tracks used for passenger services. In detail:
All passenger tracks have a platform sheltered by a canopy. The platforms and connected with each other by a pedestrian underpass.
There are also many other tracks (without platforms) that are used for goods services.
The passenger trains calling at the station are regional
, express, InterCity
and Eurostar City
services.
A total of about 105 passenger trains serve the station each day. Their main destinations are Bologna Centrale, Ancona
, Rimini
, Milano Centrale and Piacenza
.
The station is also adjacent to a bus terminal. The operator of the bus service is ATR, and the main destination of the buses is Castrocaro.
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 Forlì
Forlì
Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
, 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 Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia–Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. The capital is Bologna; it has an area of and about 4.4 million inhabitants....
, 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 1926, it forms part of the Bologna–Ancona 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 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.
Location
Forlì railway station is situated at Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria, to the east of the city centre.History
Forlì's original station was opened on 1 September 1861, together with the rest of the Bologna–Forlì section of the Bologna–Ancona railway.Just over one month later, on 5 October 1861, the new line was extended, from the original Forlì station to Rimini
Rimini railway station
Rimini railway station is the main station serving the city and comune of Rimini, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. Opened in 1861, it forms part of the Bologna–Ancona railway, and is also a terminus of a secondary railway linking Rimini with Ravenna and Modena.The station is...
.
In 1926, the original station was closed and replaced by the present station.
A project of the engineer Enzo Bianchi, the present station is about 100 metres (or yards) to the east of the original station.
Features
The passenger building is rectangular in shape, and has three levels, but only the ground floor is open to the public.The building consists of three sections. The central part has three arched entrances on either side. There are also two turrets on the Piazzale side, at each end of the section. Extending laterally from the central section are two symmetrical wings.
Adjacent to the passenger building is the station yard. It has three tracks used for passenger services. In detail:
- Track 1: on the main line, is used by odd-numbered stopping trains (southbound);
- Track 2: also on the main line, is used by even-numbered stopping trains (heading north);
- Track 3: a loop siding, is generally used for overtaking trains.
All passenger tracks have a platform sheltered by a canopy. The platforms and connected with each other by a pedestrian underpass.
There are also many other tracks (without platforms) that are used for goods services.
Passenger and train movements
The station has about 2.8 million passenger movements each year.The passenger trains calling at the station are regional
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...
, express, InterCity
InterCity
InterCity is the classification applied to certain long-distance passenger train services in Europe...
and Eurostar City
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....
services.
A total of about 105 passenger trains serve the station each day. Their main destinations are Bologna Centrale, Ancona
Ancona railway station
Ancona railway station, sometimes named Ancona Centrale, is the main railway station of the Italian city of Ancona, in the Marche. It is the most important station of its region and is owned by the Ferrovie dello Stato, the national rail company of Italy.-History:The station was opened on 17...
, Rimini
Rimini railway station
Rimini railway station is the main station serving the city and comune of Rimini, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. Opened in 1861, it forms part of the Bologna–Ancona railway, and is also a terminus of a secondary railway linking Rimini with Ravenna and Modena.The station is...
, Milano Centrale and Piacenza
Piacenza railway station
Piacenza railway station serves the city and comune of Piacenza, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. Opened in 1859, it forms part of the Milan–Bologna railway, and is also a terminus of two secondary railways, linking Piacenza with Alessandria and Cremona, respectively.The station...
.
Interchange
Near the station, there is a large car park.The station is also adjacent to a bus terminal. The operator of the bus service is ATR, and the main destination of the buses is Castrocaro.
See also
- History of rail transport in Italy
- List of railway stations in Emilia-Romagna
- 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:...