Ciampino railway station
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Ciampino railway station serves the town and comune
of Ciampino
, in the region
of Lazio, central Italy
. It forms part of the Rome–Cassino–Naples railway, and is also a junction
for three other lines, to Velletri, Albano, and Frascati, respectively.
(RFI). Train services are operated by Trenitalia
. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato
(FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
As one of the most important stations in Rome, and the most important in the southern quadrant of Lazio, the station enables interchange between two Ferrovie regionali del Lazio
commuter lines, and also serves Rome-Ciampino Airport
.
, very close to the centre of the town.
and Anagnina metro station
.
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 Ciampino
Ciampino
Ciampino is a town and comune in the province of Rome, Lazio, Italy. It was a frazione of Marino until 1974, when it became a comune; it obtained the city status in 2004 by presidential decree.-Overview:It is best known for the local "Giovan Battista Pastine" International Airport, best known as...
, 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 Lazio, central Italy
Central Italy
Central Italy is one of the five official statistical regions of Italy used by the National Institute of Statistics , a first level NUTS region and a European Parliament constituency...
. It forms part of the Rome–Cassino–Naples railway, and is also a junction
Junction (rail)
A junction, in the context of rail transport, is a place at which two or more rail routes converge or diverge.This implies a physical connection between the tracks of the two routes , 'points' and signalling.one or two tracks each meet at a junction, a fairly simple layout of tracks suffices to...
for three other lines, to Velletri, Albano, and Frascati, respectively.
Overview
The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria ItalianaRete 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). 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.
As one of the most important stations in Rome, and the most important in the southern quadrant of Lazio, the station enables interchange between two Ferrovie regionali del Lazio
Ferrovie regionali del Lazio
The system of the Ferrovie Regionali del Lazio consists of 8 lines operated by Trenitalia, converging on the city of Rome....
commuter lines, and also serves Rome-Ciampino Airport
Ciampino Airport
-Access:There is no rail transport at Ciampino Airport. There are direct bus connections both to Roma Termini railway station and to close local stations...
.
Location
Ciampino railway station is situated at Piazza Luigi RizzoLuigi Rizzo
Luigi Rizzo, Conte di Grado e di Premuda was an Italian naval officer. He is famous for sinking the Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István in June 1918.-Biography:...
, very close to the centre of the town.
Passenger and train movements
The station is part of two Ferrovie regionali del Lazio commuter lines:- Line FR4 has its central terminus at Roma TerminiRoma Termini railway stationRoma Termini is the main train station of Rome. It is named after the district of the same name, which in turn took its name from ancient Baths of Diocletian , which lie across the street from the main entrance.-Overview:The station has regular train services to all major Italian cities as well...
. When it reaches Ciampino, it forks into three branches, to Velletri, Albano Laziale and Frascati, respectively.
- Line FR6 links Roma Termini with Frosinone and Cassino on the Rome–Cassino–Naples railway.
Interchange
The station has a bus terminal, with urban buses, and suburban buses to Ciampino AirportCiampino Airport
-Access:There is no rail transport at Ciampino Airport. There are direct bus connections both to Roma Termini railway station and to close local stations...
and Anagnina metro station
Anagnina (Rome Metro)
Anagnina is the south-eastern terminus of Line A of the Rome Metro. It is located at the junction of the Via Tuscolana and the Via Anagnina, close to the depot of Osteria del Curato. The station is at 53 meters above sea level....
.
See also
- History of rail transport in Italy
- List of railway stations in Lazio
- 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:...