Italy (Lombardia) - 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

Busto Arsizio FS – Busto Arsizio FNM

[165] (127C4) IT18/01

Services started over this newly-constructed curve on 11 September 2011. It is used by through trains every two hours between Albate-Camerlata and Malpensa Aeroporto via Varese. The junction with the main line is north of Busto Arsizio FS station.

Como avoiding line: Cucciago (Bivio Rosales) – Chiasso

[C2, 27] (128C1-125B1) IT18/02

This cut-off runs through a tunnel to the west of Como (Galleria Monte Olimpino II) for almost its entire distance. It is used by all EC trains between Milano Centrale and Chiasso not calling at Como San Giovanni.

EC12 Milano Centrale - 07:37 Monza - Zürich HB
EC18 Milano Centrale - 13:37 Monza - Zürich HB
EC22 Milano Centrale - 17:40 Monza - Zürich HB
EC10 Venezia S Lucia - 18:37 Monza - Zürich HB
EC11 Zürich HB - 08:51 Chiasso - Milano Centrale
EC15 Zürich HB - 11:51 Chiasso - Milano Centrale
EC19 Zürich HB - 15:51 Chiasso - Milano Centrale
EC23 Zürich HB - 19:52 Chiasso - Milano Centrale

Monza – Sesto S Giovanni

[27, 171, 180, 185, M11] (131B1-131B2) IT18/03

The lines from Como (“Linea Chiasso”) and from Lecco (“Linea Lecco”) run parallel between Monza and Milano Greco Pirelli. The Linea Chiasso dives under the Linea Lecco south of Monza. In general, trains between Chiasso and Milano Centrale follow the Linea Chiasso through the diveunder, whilst those between Lecco and Milano Porta Garibaldi use the flyover.

Sesto S Giovanni - Milano Greco Pirelli

[27, 171, 180, 185, M11] (133A1-133B1) IT18/04

The main line from Monza to Milano passes to the west of the locomotive maintenance depot north of Milano Greco Pirelli, but a double track line branches south of Sesto S Giovanni and runs east of of the depot. It is used by trains between Sesto S Giovanni and platforms 7, 8, 9 and 12 at Greco Pirelli. These are:

  • Most S9 local trains (from Saronno via Seregno half-hourly) southbound
  • Some S9 local trains northbound
  • Most trains via Milano Lambrate starting or terminating at Sesto S Giovanni

More specific details are available from departure and arrival sheets at Milano Greco Pirelli station.

Milano Nord Bovisa Politecnico - Milano Lancetti (Ferrovie Nord Milano)

[401, 402, M9] (132D2) IT18/05

Trains to and from Milano Rogoredo starting and terminating at Milano Nord Bovisa Politecnico, or to and from stations on the Seveso line, run direct between Milano Lancetti and platforms 7 and 8 on the east side of Milano Nord Bovisa Politecnico station. Those between Milano Rogoredo and Saronno run via a tunnel below the line from Milano Nord Cadorna and use platforms 1 and 2 on the west side of Milano Nord Bovisa Politecnico station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Rho – Milano-Certosa

[11, 40, 160, 165, M10] (132A1) IT18/06

The lines from Domodossola (“Linea Gallarate”) and from Torino (“Linea Novara”) run parallel through Rho. The Linea Gallarate dive under the Linea Novara between Rho and Rho-Fiera Milano. Various crossovers allow exceptions, but in general trains between Gallarate and Milano Porta Garibaldi (main line station or Passante) follow the Linea Gallarate through the diveunder, while those between Gallarate and Milano Centrale use crossovers to the Linea Novara west of Rho. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Centrale – Milano Lambrate (Quadrivio Turro, Linea Venezia)

[12, 185, M10] (133A2 not shown) IT18/07

This newly-constructed line provides an alternative route from Milano Centrale towards Milano Lambrate. It passes to the west of the carriage sidings (shown as 'OMV' in the Atlante ferroviario d'Italia) where the lines to Greco Pirelli and Lambrate diverge. This connection crosses over the top of the 'balloon loop' running north of the carriage sidings. It may be used by trains between the west side (low numbered) platforms at Milano Centrale and Milano Lambrate. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Centrale – Milano Porta Garibaldi (Bivio Mirabello)

[M14] (133A2 not shown) IT18/08

This line, nicknamed the 'umbrella handle' and opened in 2010, provides a route from Milano Centrale towards Milano Porta Garibaldi. It runs on the west side of the line to Greco Pirelli and connects with the direct line between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Lambrate. Together with IT18/09 (below) it is used by trains between Milano Centrale and Malpensa Aeroporto via Milano Porta Garibaldi. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Porta Garibaldi (Bivio Ghisolfa) - Milano Nord Bovisa

[M14] (132D2 not shown) IT18/09

This connection, probably opened in 2010, links the FS line west of Porta Garibaldi with FNM lines south of Nord Bovisa. Together with route IT18/08 it is used by trains between Milano Centrale and Malpensa Aeroporto via Milano Porta Garibaldi. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Porta Garibaldi (Bivio Ghisolfa) – Bivio Musocco – Triplo Bivio Seveso – Milano Lambrate (Bivio Turro)

[M8] (132C1) IT18/10

Most trains between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Lambrate run direct via Bivio Mirabello. This route around the north side of Milano parallels the Milano Centrale - Rho main line between Bivio Musocco and Triplo Bivio Seveso and is common with the next entry between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Triplo Bivio Seveso. It enables trains via Milano Lambrate to arrive and depart at the west end of Porta Garibaldi. Trains using the west-facing terminal platforms, 1 to 12, are obliged to run via Bivio Musocco as are those calling at Villapizzone. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


S24101 05:20 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Albairate
D1 SSuX R10801 06:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10803 07:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10805 08:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10497 13:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Cremona
D1 SSuX R10807 16:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10475 16:36 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Cremona
D1 SSuX R10809 17:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10481 17:36 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Cremona
D1 SSuX R10811 18:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
D1 SSuX R10487 18:36 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Cremona
FO R1757/11335 18:57 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Livorno
D1 SSuX R10813 19:22 Milano Porta Garibaldi – Bergamo
R10450 Cremona - 06:26 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10452 Cremona - 07:04 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10800 Bergamo - 07:13 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10802 Bergamo - 07:58 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10458 Cremona - 08:13 Milano Lambrate - Milano Porta Garibaldi
SSuO R10804 Bergamo - 08:19 Milano Lambrate - Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10806 Bergamo - 09:13 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10808 Bergamo - 17:13 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10498 Cremona - 17:20 Milano Lambrate - Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10810 Bergamo - 18:13 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
D1 SSuX R10812 Bergamo - 19:13 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi
SuO R1756/1748 Livorno - 21:19 Milano Lambrate – Milano Porta Garibaldi

In addition, the following trains run along part of this route, from Bivio Musocco to Milano Lambrate:-

SSuX R2163 17:16 Milano Certosa - Arquata Scrivia
D1 SSuX R20425 17:49 Milano Certosa - Piacenza
D1 SSuX R20402 Piacenza - 06:48 Milano Lambrate - Milano Certosa
D1 SSuX R10456 Cremona - 07:43 Milano Lambrate - Milano Certosa
SSuX R20408 Piacenza - 07:48 Milano Lambrate - Milano Certosa
SSuX R2162 Arquata Scrivia - 08:08 Milano Lambrate - Milano Certosa
R2182 Voghera - 08:51 Milano Lambrate - Milano Certosa

D1: Service suspended 3 to 27 August 2018.

Milano Porta Garibaldi (Bivio Ghisolfa) – Bivio Musocco – Triplo Bivio Seveso – Milano Greco Pirelli

[M8] (132C1-133A2) IT18/11

Almost all trains between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Greco Pirelli run direct via Bivio Mirabello. This route around the north side of Milano parallels the Milano Centrale - Rho main line between Bivio Musocco and Triplo Bivio Seveso and is common with the previous entry between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Triplo Bivio Seveso. It enables trains via Milano Greco Pirelli to arrive and depart at the west end of Porta Garibaldi. Trains using the west-facing terminal platforms, 1 to 12, are obliged to run via Bivio Musocco as are those calling at Villapizzone. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


S24102 05:48 Milano Porta Garibaldi - Saronno
D1 SSuX S10898 07:03 Milano Porta Garibaldi - Carnate Usmate

D1: Service suspended 3 to 27 August 2018.

Milano Lambrate – Pioltello-Limito

[12, 185, M10] (133B3) IT18/12

There are two routes between Milano Lambrate and the main line towards Brescia. Most trains use a direct connection off the main line between Milano Lambrate and Milano Rogoredo at Bivio Lambrate. Others, particularly some to and from Milano Porta Garibaldi or Milano Greco Pirelli, use the alternative route, which passes to the east of the sidings south of Lambrate, then dives under the normal route and runs alongside Milano Smistamento (marshalling yard) before rejoining the Direttissima lines east of Segrate. Use of this route may depend on line occupation and punctuality, as crossovers south of Lambrate provide an alternative. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Lambrate – Posto di Movimento Trecca – Milano Rogoredo

[26, 45, M8] (133B3) IT18/13

There are two routes between Milano Lambrate and Milano Rogoredo. Most trains use the main line, but there is an alternative, the Linea Cintura, via a dive-under from the east side of the layout at Lambrate. Most trains take between 5 and 8 minutes between Milano Lambrate and Milano Rogoredo but some take between 11 and 15 minutes and hence are likely to use this route. Trains between Porta Garibaldi or Greco Pirelli and Rogoredo are particularly likely to use this route, but crossovers south of Lambrate provide an alternative. The dive-under provides the only route between Lambrate and Porta Romana, so is used by all trains between Milano Greco Pirelli and Milano S Cristoforo. These diverge from the route to Rogoredo at Posto di Movimento Trecca. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


Milano Rogoredo – Pioltello-Limito (via Posto di Movimento Trecca and Milano Smistamento)

[185] (133B3-133D3) IT18/14

This route is used by trains between the Brescia and Bologna or Genova lines if not booked to call at Milano Centrale, Lambrate or Porta Garibaldi. From Posto di Movimento Trecca it passes under the main line to Milano Lambrate and runs along the north side of Milano Smistamento. The frequent trains between Pioltello-Limito and Milano Porta Vittoria use a different route, via Segrate and Bivio Lambro. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.


D SuO RV1786 Bergamo - 07:24 Treviglio Ovest – Ventimiglia
D SSuO RV1791 Ventimiglia - 22:41 Milano Rogoredo – Bergamo

Pioltello Limito – Treviglio - Brescia

[12, 185, M10] (21C3-21D3) IT18/15

The high-speed line between Milano and Brescia is in two parts. The section between Pioltello Limito and Treviglio is a Direttissima electrified at 3000 volts and can be used by any train. From Treviglio to near Brescia is a Linea AV/AC electrified at 25 kV and only used by high-speed trains.

Most of the way to Treviglio the Direttissima runs close to the old main line, the Linea Lenta, but diverges east of Melzo, bypassing Trecella and Cassano d’Adda. This section is used by most trains not stopping between Treviglio and Pioltello-Limito or Milano Lambrate. A few trains are booked to run non-stop via the Linea Lenta and are:

  • From Milano Lambrate: 12:00 and 22:33
  • From Treviglio: 08:05 SSuO, 14:05, 17:05, 17:35, 22:05, 22:35 SSuX and 23:05
  • From Treviglio West: 05:18 and 07:52 SSuX

Trains to or from Bergamo which run via the Direttissima use a connecting line from the Linea Lenta at Bivio d'Adda, west of Treviglio.

There are connections between the Linea Lenta and the Direttissima between Vignate and Melzo, principally to allow access to a freight terminal. These are scheduled to be used by the following passenger trains:

  • From Milano Lambrate: 20:50 (EN235 to Wien) from Linea Lenta to Direttissima east of Vignate
  • From Treviglio: 07:44 SSuX from Direttissima to Linea Lenta east of Vignate

Milano Rogoredo (Doppio Bivio S Donato) – Tavazzano

[45] (21B3-21C4) IT18/16

The first section of the Milano - Bologna high speed line, between Milano Rogoredo and Tavazzano is electrified at 3,000 Volts and can be used by any electric train. For most of the way it runs to the southwest of the old main line, the Linea Tradizionale. Many trains non-stop between Milano and Lodi run via the high speed line, but a significant number use the the Linea Tradizionale. These can be can be identified in the timetable by the presence of a vertical bar '|' in the timing column against all the intermediate stations. Trains to Lodi via the high speed line use the connection from Bivio/PC Melegnano (where the high speed line continues southwards) to Tavazzano.

Palazzolo sull'Oglio - Paratico Sarnico

(134A2-134B1) IT18/17

There have been excursions over this branch line, mainly during the summer, but the regular summer weekend service no longer operates. For further details see the Ferrovie Turistiche Italiane website. The programme for 2018 sees fewer trains than in previous years with trains to Paratico Sarnico only on 1 and 13 May.

See also