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 non-stop from Savona to S. Giuseppe di Cairo run via Ferrania whereas most trains non-stop from S. Giuseppe di Cairo to Savona run via Altare. 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	R1709	Torino Porta Nuova - 08:51 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Imperia
E	SO	R33093	Torino Porta Nuova - 09:18 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Albenga
		RV10109	Torino Porta Nuova - 12:13 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Savona

• Northbound non-stop via Altare:

		R10122	05:30 Savona – Torino Porta Nuova
		R10126	07:30 Savona – Torino Porta Nuova
D		R10136/10138	Ventimiglia - 17:30 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova
D		R34570	Alassio - 17:30 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova
E	SO	R33094	Albenga - 18:45 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova

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. Trains non-stop between Genova Piazza Principe and Arquata Scrivia, or stopping only at Ronco Scrivia, normally use the fast line. The fast line between Arquata Scrivia and Ronco Scrivia is closed until 18 September 2016 inclusive and all trains are running via the slow line until then.

Ronco Scrivia (Doppio Bivio Fegino) - Genova Sampierdarena (Bivio Polcevera)

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

There are two routes into Genova from the fast line from Arquata Scrivia. Most trains run direct through the Galleria (= Tunnel) Granarolo, but a few are scheduled to use this spur onto the line from Ovada and run via Genova Sampierdarena. This route is also used by trains via route IT16/64. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.

D1		IC503	Torino Porta Nuova - 07:18 Novi Ligure - Genova Piazza Principe
D		R6150	18:40 Genova Sampierdarena - Alessandria

D1: Scheduled to run via this route 15 December 2015 to 11 June 2016 and 19 September to 10 December 2016.

Genova Bolzaneto (Bivio Rivarolo) - Genova Piazza Principe (Bivio Bersaglio)

[30] (46B2, 143A2-143A3) IT16/63A

This connection off the local line from Arquata Scrivia enables trains to and from Piazza Principe via the fast line through Galleria (= Tunnel) Granarolo.

E

R2895

Ravenna - 09:35 Ronco Scrivia - Genova Brignole

This train runs until 18 September 2016. Thereafter train R2903 from Ravenna runs to similar times, but the via fast line all the way from Arquata Scrivia.

Ronco Scrivia (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. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.

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. Currently, this route is only being used by eastbound trains, because of long-running construction work. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.

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.