MODERNISATION GATHERS PACE IN ITALY

The Italian railways are undergoing major restructuring. Under the overall control of FS Corporate (Ferrovie dello Stato), the railway is being broken up into four main divisions: infrastructure (Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, RFI), a railway operating company (Trenitalia), station management, and real estate and engineering services. A new high-speed line is being constructed between Rome and Naples. The new line is 203 km long, with 38 km in tunnels and 20% on viaducts. The line is expected to be fully open in 2007. The new Ansaldo interlocking system at Roma Termini is described. The new signalling system has achieved a 15% improvement in the timetable and a 50% improvement in the capacity. The modal split in public transport (metro, railway, buses, trams) in Rome is outlined. The city rail services are provided by two metro lines, three suburban railway lines operated under concessions and rail services on seven longer distance lines operated by Trenitalia.

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• Authors:
  • GLOVER, J
  • HEAPS, C
  • WYNN, A
• Publication Date: 2002-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 46-9
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue Number: 640
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Buses; Carriers; Federal government; Modal split; Public transit; Railroad tracks; Railroad transportation; Signals; Subways; Trolley cars; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: Italy
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 1272: Bus; 183: Government (national); 8051: Italy; 675: Modal split; 744: Public transport; 1173: Rail bound transport; 1062: Railway track; 6967: Signal; 1284: Tram; 274: Transport operator; 1191: Underground railway; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00923873
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: May 3 2002 12:00AM