Italy (Piemonte) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
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Introduction
This list is based on the timetable in force until 13 December 2008, unless otherwise stated. Several companies publish railway timetables in Italy, but table numbers quoted here are from In Treno, the official Trenitalia book. Standard abbreviations are explained in General Information.
Obscure services
Bussoleno - Salbertrand
[10] (45A3) IT08/51
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.
Collegno (Torino S Paolo) - Torino Porta Susa (Bivio Crocetta)
[A1, B2, 10] (45A2) IT08/52
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 trains between Milano and Paris (globally-priced under the marketing name "Artesia") and the overnight service between Milano and Barcelona.
Torino Stura (Bivio Stura) – Trecate (Novara Est) (via Linea Alta Velocità)
[11] (45B3 to 40A2, not shown) IT08/53
The new high speed line between Torino and Milano came into use west of Novara on 10 February 2006 and is used by AV and Eurostar Italia trains running non-stop between Torino Porta Susa and Milano Centrale. At Novara trains use a flying junction between the high speed line and Novara Smistamento and the north to east curve onto the old main line. This route does not pass through Novara station is unlikely to be used by passenger trains after the high speed line is completed to Milano.
