Italy (Liguria) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services

This list is based on the timetable in force from 10 December 2023. Although the timetable is shown as valid until 8 June 2024, most long-distance services are shown as operating only until March. Such trains are not indicated by note 'D' (for a service only running on certain dates), because it is a reasonable expectation that their period of operation will be extended or a similar service is provided instead. It is assumed that the timetable will continue to be updated and reissued regularly, as has been the case since summer 2020. Users are recommended to check the Trenitalia website to ensure they are using the latest version of the timetable.

Table numbers quoted here are from In Treno Tutt'Italia, the official Trenitalia timetable. Standard abbreviations are explained here.

Map references for each route entry are given in parentheses ( ). References prefixed "ERA-E" refer to the European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "ERA-R" refer to the European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 2) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "S+W", or in italic, refer to Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia by Schweers + Wall.

Two useful symbols exist which show the booked route for trains not calling at a station: in the middle of the train column, a vertical bar "|" means that the train passes through the station without stopping, whereas a middle dot "·" means that the train does not pass through that station but instead takes a different route.

Obscure services

Savona - S. Giuseppe di Cairo

[110, 144] (46A1, 44B2-44C2) IT16/61

There are two separate routes between Savona and S. Giuseppe di Cairo - via Ferrania and via Altare. Most trains from Savona to S. Giuseppe di Cairo run via Ferrania whereas most trains from S. Giuseppe di Cairo to Savona run via Altare, other than those advertised to call at Bragno, Ferrania or Santuario. These arrangements may vary in practice. Exceptions to the general rule are:

• Southbound non-stop via Ferrania:

	SuX	R4481	Fossano - 07:30 San Giuseppe di Cairo - Savona
D	SuO	R1733	Torino Porta Nuova – 07:42 San Giuseppe di Cairo - Albenga
D	SuO	R1735	Torino Porta Nuova - 07:57 S Giuseppe di Cairo – Albenga
D	SuO	R1719	Torino Porta Nuova - 08:51 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Imperia
		RV10109	Torino Porta Nuova - 12:13 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Savona

• Northbound via Altare:

		R10122	05:30 Savona – Torino Ports Nuova
		R10126	05:30 Savona – Torino Ports Nuova
		R10274	08:00 Savona – Acqui Terme
	SuX	R10278	09:59 Savona – Alessandria
		R10282	12:07 Savona - Alessandria
	SuX	R10284	13:07 Savona - Alessandria
		RV10136/10138	Ventimiglia - 17:30 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova
		R4494	18:00 Savona - Fossano
		RV10140/10144	Ventimiglia - 19:30 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova
		R10292	20:00 Savona - Acqui Terme

Arquata Scriva - Ronco Scrivia - Genova Piazza Principe

[26, 30] (46A2, 32D4-45A2) IT16/62

There are two railways between Genova and Arquata Scrivia, the original line to the east and a newer fast line, largely in tunnels, to the west. There are connections between the two at Ronco Scrivia, not currently used by passenger trains. The only other intermediate station on the fast line is Mignanego. Trains non-stop between Genova Piazza Principe and Arquata Scrivia, or stopping only at Ronco Scrivia or Mignanego, normally use the fast line.

Mignanego (Doppio Bivio Fegino) - Genova Sampierdarena (Bivio Polcevera)

[30] (46B2, 143A2) IT16/63

There are two routes into Genova from the fast line via Mignanego. Most trains run direct through a tunnel, but some use this spur onto the line from Ovada and run via Genova Sampierdarena. It is used by trains listed below and by those via route IT16/64. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.

		IC503	Torino Porta Nuova - 07:18 Novi Ligure - Genova Piazza Principe
		EC141	Milano Centrale - 07:51 Voghera - Nice
	SSuX	IC659	Milano Centrale - 09:59 Tortona - Ventimiglia
	SSuO	IC1535	Milano Centrale - 09:59 Tortona - Ventimiglia
		EC143	Milano Centrale - 11:51 Voghera - Nice
		RV2187	Milano Centrale - 15:49 Ronco Scrivia - Genova Piazza Principe
		EC159	Milano Centrale - 15:51 Voghera - Marseille St Charles
	SSuO	RV1841	Milano Centrale - 17:52 Ronco Scrivia - Genova Piazza Principe
		IC675	Milano Centrale - 17:51 Voghera - Ventimiglia
		IC689	Milano Centrale - 20:49 Voghera - Savona/Ventimiglia
		RV2195	Milano Centrale - Ronco Scrivia - Genove Piazza Principe
		IC656	Ventimiglia/Savona - 07:21 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		RV2184	Ventimiglia - 07:31 Genova Sampierdarena - Milano Centrale
		EC140	Nice - 11:23 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		IC746	Ventimiglia - 13:22 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
	SSuO	RV1836	Albenga - 13:44 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
	SuO	IC1540	Ventimiglia - 15:20 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
	SSuX	RV2190	Savona - 15:44 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
	SSuO	RV1838	Albenga - 15:44 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		EC146	Nice - 17:23 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		RV1840	Alassio - 17:44 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		IC682/1538	Ventimglia - 19:22 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		EC148	Marseille St Charles - 21:22 Genova Piazza Principe - Milano Centrale
		RV2198	Albenga - 2128 Genova Sampierdarena - Milano Centrale

Mignanego (Quadrivio Torbella) - Genova Cornigliano (Bivio Cornigliano)

[25, 26] (46B2, 143A3) IT16/64

This route comprises a line through Genova Sampierdarena Smistamento and a north to west curve avoiding Genova Sampierdarena passenger station. It is used by trains between Arquata Scrivia and Savona, if not booked to call at Genova Piazza Principe.

E	SuO	R1787	Bergamo - 08:45 Voghera – Ventimiglia
E	SuO	RV1790	Ventimiglia - 20:38 Arenzano – Bergamo

Genova Brignole (Bivio Traversata) - Genova Sampierdarena

[M45] (46B2, 143A3-143C4) IT16/65

In addition to the main lines between Genova Brignole and Genova Sampierdarena, there are separate tracks at lower level via the former Genova Marittima S Limbania station. The low level lines are used by trains booked to use the sotterranea (underground) platforms 1 and 2 at Genova Piazza Principe and to pass through or call at Genova Via di Francia station. There are usually two or three trains each way hourly.

Casella Deposito (Ferrovia Genova Casella)

[420] (46B2, 45A1) IT16/66

Trains to and from Casella Paese mostly reverse at the junction points at Casella Deposito. Those attaching or detaching carriages may run into the depot. For instance, the 14:45 Casella Paese - Genova P.M. ran an extra 200 metres past the points into the headshunt to pick up a carriage on Sunday 30th June 2013 and this has been noted on other occasions.

Riomaggiore - La Spezia Centrale

[31] (46B1, 46A4) IT16/67

There are two different routes between Riomaggiore and La Spezia Centrale, both being reversibly-signalled single tracks. Trains generally observe left-hand running, as is usual in Italy. Accordingly, southbound trains normally use the inland route via the longer tunnel, whereas northbound trains run through the shorter tunnel and then follow the coast.