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

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Introduction

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

[144] (44B2-44C2) IT18/61

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 R4681 Fossano - 07:30 San Giuseppe di Cairo - Savona
D SuO RV1733 Torino Porta Nuova – 07:42 San Giuseppe di Cairo - Albenga
D SuO RV1735 Torino Porta Nuova - 07:57 S Giuseppe di Cairo – Albenga
D SuO RV1719 Torino Porta Nuova - 08:51 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Imperia
RV10109 Torino Porta Nuova - 12:13 S Giuseppe di Cairo - Savona
  • Northbound non-stop via Altare:
RV10122 05:30 Savona – Torino Porta Nuova
RV10126 07:30 Savona – Torino Porta Nuova
RV10136/10138 Ventimiglia - 17:30 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova
D SO R33048 Albenga - 18:45 Savona - Torino Porta Nuova

Arquata Scrivia - Ronco Scrivia - Genova Piazza Principe

[30] (32D4-45A2) IT188/62

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 normally 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. However, fast trains are liable to diversion via the original line on 16 & 17 June, 14 & 15 July and from 4 August until 2 September 2018.

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

[30] (143A2) IT18/63

There are two routes into Genova from the fast line from Arquata Scrivia. The main line runs direct through the Galleria (= Tunnel) Granarolo, but the alternative is to run via this spur onto the line from Ovada and then to Genova Sampierdarena. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Trains via route IT18/64 (below) run this way, as does:

D1 IC503 Torino Porta Nuova - 07:18 Novi Ligure - Genova Piazza Principe

D1: Not 16 & 17 June, 14 & 15 July and 4 August to 2 September 2018.

Ronco Scrivia (Quadrivio Torbella) - Genova Cornigliano (Bivio Cornigliano)

[25, 26] (143A3) IT18/64

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.


D SSuO RV1787 Bergamo - 08:23 Voghera – Ventimiglia
D SSuO RV1790 Ventimiglia - 20:38 Arenzano – Bergamo

Additional trains use this curve during the summer.

Genova Brignole (Bivio Traversata) - Genova Sampierdarena

[M45] (143A3-143C4) IT18/65

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] (45A1) IT18/66

Trains to and from Casella Paese mostly reverse at the junction points at Casella Deposito. Those attaching or detaching carriages have been known to run into the depot.

Riomaggiore - La Spezia Centrale

[31] (46A4) IT18/67

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.

Routes used occasionally for diversions

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

[30] (143A3) IT18/69

This spur enables trains using the old main line from Arquata Scrivia to join the fast line and run to and from Genova Piazza Principe via Galleria Granarolo. The route is not normally used by passenger trains, but was used extensively during summer 2017.

See also