FL3 (Lazio regional railways)
| Viterbo–Roma Ostiense | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 A TAF train at . | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Line number | FL3 | ||
| Locale | Rome, Italy | ||
| Termini | Roma Ostiense | ||
| Stations | 26 | ||
| Colour on map | Blue fern | ||
| Website | ATAC (in Italian) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Regional rail | ||
| System | Lazio regional railways | ||
| Operator(s) | Trenitalia | ||
| Rolling stock | TAF ALe 801/940 MDVC | ||
| Daily ridership | 60,000 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track length | 88 km (55 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1/2 | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Electrification | 3,000 V DC | ||
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) (ave) | ||
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The FL3 (until 2012 FR3) is a commuter rail route. It forms part of the network of the Lazio regional railways (Italian: ferrovie regionali del Lazio), which is operated by Trenitalia, and converges on the city of Rome, Italy.[1]
The route operates over the infrastructure of the . Within the territory of the comune of Rome, it plays the role of a commuter railway. It is estimated that on average about 60,000 passengers travel on an FR3 train each day.[2]
The designation FL3 appears only in publicity material (e.g. public transport maps), in the official timetables, and on signs at some stations. The electronic destination boards at stations on the FL3 route show only the designation "R" and the relevant train number.[2]
Route[]
The FL3, a radial route, runs from , north west of Rome, in a south easterly direction, via the Rome–Capranica–Viterbo railway, to Roma San Pietro, and then around the southern side of Rome's city centre to Roma Ostiense.[2]
Stations[]
The stations on the FR3 are as follows:[3]
- (limit of urban service)
-
- Roma San Pietro
- Quattro Venti
- Roma Trastevere
- Roma Ostiense
Scheduling[]
The FL3 route is designated in Trenitalia official timetables as M77 Viterbo–Roma FL3.
As of 2012, FL3 services operated between Roma Ostiense and Cesano every 15 minutes. Every second train between Ostiense and Cesano either continues to or originates from Bracciano, and every second train between Ostiense and Bracciano either continues to or originates in Viterbo. In this way, the Cesano–Bracciano section is served by a train every half-hour in each direction, while Bracciano–Viterbo traffic is served by one train per hour in each direction.[2]
The urban section between Roma Ostiense and Cesano di Roma is almost 30 km (19 mi) long, and takes about 50 minutes to traverse. As this section is located within the territory of the comune of Rome ("Roma Capitale"), passengers can travel by purchasing the BIT Metrebus (integrated time ticket), which costs €1.50 for 100 minutes, is valid for one ride on the train, and can also be used on the ATAC public transport network until it expires.
See also[]
- History of rail transport in Italy
- List of railway stations in Lazio
- Rail transport in Italy
- Transport in Rome
References[]
- ^ "Ferrovie metropolitane e regionali – Informazioni". 060608 website. Roma Capitale. Retrieved 8 November 2012. (in Italian and English)
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Linea ferroviaria FR3 Roma – Cesano di Roma – Viterbo". Lazio.portale-infrastrutture website (in Italian). Unioncamere Lazio. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ "FR3: Roma Ostiense – Cesano – Viterbo". 060608 website. Roma Capitale. Retrieved 8 November 2012. (in Italian and English)
External links[]
- ATAC – official site (in Italian)
- ATAC map – schematic depicting all routes in the Rome railway network
This article is based upon a translation of the Italian language version as at October 2012.
- Ferrovie regionali del Lazio