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===Bussoleno - Salbertrand===
===Bussoleno - Salbertrand===
[10] (''18B4-18C4'') IT17/51
[10] (''18B4-18C4'') IT20/51


There are two separate single track lines between Bussoleno and Salbertrand. One runs along the mountain-side and through a series of short tunnels. This is normally used by trains from Bardonecchia towards Torino. The other runs through longer tunnels, which curve deep into the mountains. This makes the line longer and, therefore gives an easier gradient for trains climbing towards Bardonecchia. However, both tracks are reversibly signalled and trains may use the opposite line from normal.
There are two separate single track lines between Bussoleno and Salbertrand. One runs along the mountain-side and through a series of short tunnels. This is normally used by trains from Bardonecchia towards Torino. The other runs through longer tunnels, which curve deep into the mountains. This gives an easier gradient for trains climbing towards Bardonecchia. However, both tracks are reversibly signalled and trains may use the opposite line from normal.


===Collegno (Torino S Paolo) - Torino Porta Susa (Bivio Crocetta)===
===Collegno (Torino S Paolo) - Torino Porta Susa (Bivio Crocetta)===
(''120B2'') IT17/52
(''120B2'') IT20/52


This west to north curve is used by trains between the Modane and Milano lines, if not booked to call at Torino Porta Nuova. These comprise the TGV trains between Milano and Paris. '''Note that these trains do not appear in the Trenitalia timetable''' and reservations are obligatory.  Reservations can be made on line, but the only station in Italy where this can be done is Milano Porta Garibaldi.
This west to north curve is used by trains between the Modane and Milano lines, if not booked to call at Torino Porta Nuova. These comprise the ''TGV'' trains between Milano and Paris. '''These trains do not appear in the Trenitalia timetable''', but are shown in table 44 of the [https://www.europeanrailtimetable.eu/ European Rail Timetable].  Reservations are obligatory and can be made on line, but the only station in Italy where this can be done is Milano Porta Garibaldi.


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===Ceva - Ormea===
===Ceva - Ormea===
(''41D2-41C3'') IT17/53
(''41D2-41C3'') IT20/53


The regular passenger service over this branch line ceased in 2012, but tourist trains operated in 2016.  Unfortunately, heavy rain caused a landslide which blocked the line in November 2016.  As a result trains can operate only between Ceva and Bagnasco.  For details of the service in 2017 see the [http://www.piemontevic.com/viaggi-treno-storico-valle-tanaro.html VIC srl website].
The regular passenger service over this branch line ceased in 2012, but tourist trains operated from 2016.  For further details see the [http://www.piemontevic.com/viaggi-treno-storico-valle-tanaro.html VIC srl website].  Most trains appear not to run the full length of the branch.  Advance reservation is usually necessary.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 21:26, 21 December 2019

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

Bussoleno - Salbertrand

[10] (18B4-18C4) IT20/51

There are two separate single track lines between Bussoleno and Salbertrand. One runs along the mountain-side and through a series of short tunnels. This is normally used by trains from Bardonecchia towards Torino. The other runs through longer tunnels, which curve deep into the mountains. This gives an easier gradient for trains climbing towards Bardonecchia. However, both tracks are reversibly signalled and trains may use the opposite line from normal.

Collegno (Torino S Paolo) - Torino Porta Susa (Bivio Crocetta)

(120B2) IT20/52

This west to north curve is used by trains between the Modane and Milano lines, if not booked to call at Torino Porta Nuova. These comprise the TGV trains between Milano and Paris. These trains do not appear in the Trenitalia timetable, but are shown in table 44 of the European Rail Timetable. Reservations are obligatory and can be made on line, but the only station in Italy where this can be done is Milano Porta Garibaldi.

TGV9241 Paris Gare de Lyon - 10:55 Modane - Milano Porta Garibaldi
TGV9245 Paris Gare de Lyon - 14:55 Modane - Milano Porta Garibaldi
TGV9249 Paris Gare de Lyon - 18:55 Modane - Milano Porta Garibaldi
TGV9240 Milano Porta Garibaldi - 07:39 Torino Porta Susa - Paris Gare de Lyon
TGV9244 Milano Porta Garibaldi - 10:11 Torino Porta Susa - Paris Gare de Lyon
TGV9248 Milano Porta Garibaldi - 16:11 Torino Porta Susa - Paris Gare de Lyon

Ceva - Ormea

(41D2-41C3) IT20/53

The regular passenger service over this branch line ceased in 2012, but tourist trains operated from 2016. For further details see the VIC srl website. Most trains appear not to run the full length of the branch. Advance reservation is usually necessary.

See also