Genova–Casella railway

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Ferrovia Genova-Casella
A5 A10 cappuccio.jpg
Electromotive A5 and A10 railing on Ferrovia Genova Casella
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerRegione Liguria
Locale
Termini
Stations20
Service
TypeNarrow-gauge railway
Operator(s)AMT Genova
History
Opened1 September 1929
Technical
Line length24.318 kilometres (15.11 mi)
Number of tracks1 main track with
dual track at certain stations and 1 zig zag.
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge
Electrification3000 V DC

The GenovaCasella railway is a narrow gauge (1000 mm) railway in Liguria (Italy) which connect the city of Genoa to Casella, a village in the mountains behind the city.

It operates nine trains per day and it is used both for commuting and tourist purposes; it crosses three valleys and it was opened in 1929.

While it is owned by Liguria Region, it has been operated since 2010 by AMT Genova.

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