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The '''Zecca–Righi funicular''' ({{lang-it|Funicolare Zecca–Righi}}) is a [[funicular railway]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Genoa|city of Genoa]] connecting the ''Largo della Zecca'', on the edge of the historic city centre, to several stations on the slope of the [[Righi, Genoa|Righi hill]]. The line is one of two true funiculars in the city, the second being the [[Sant'Anna funicular]], although the [[ |
The '''Zecca–Righi funicular''' ({{lang-it|Funicolare Zecca–Righi}}) is a [[funicular railway]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Genoa|city of Genoa]] connecting the ''Largo della Zecca'', on the edge of the historic city centre, to several stations on the slope of the [[Righi, Genoa|Righi hill]]. The line is one of two true funiculars in the city, the second being the [[Sant'Anna funicular]], although the [[Principe–Granarolo rack railway]] is sometimes erroneously described as a third funicular. |
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== History == |
== History == |
Revision as of 11:31, 26 May 2015
Zecca–Righi funicular | |
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Overview | |
Status | Open |
Locale | Genoa, Liguria, Italy |
Termini |
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Stations | 7 |
Service | |
Type | Funicular |
Operator(s) | AMT Genova |
History | |
Opened | 1901 |
Technical | |
Line length | 1,428 m (4,685 ft) |
The Zecca–Righi funicular (Italian: Funicolare Zecca–Righi) is a funicular railway in the Italian city of Genoa connecting the Largo della Zecca, on the edge of the historic city centre, to several stations on the slope of the Righi hill. The line is one of two true funiculars in the city, the second being the Sant'Anna funicular, although the Principe–Granarolo rack railway is sometimes erroneously described as a third funicular.
History
The line was originally built as a two-section funicular, with passengers transferring between the two sections at the station of San Nicola. The upper section opened in 1895 and was constructed in the open, with three intermediate stations at Madonnetta, Via Preve and San Simone, as well as the section terminals at San Nicola and Righi. The lower section opened in 1897 and was entirely in tunnel, except for its terminals and the single intermediate station at Carbonara.[1]
Between 1963 and 1965, the line was completely rebuilt as a single section funicular, with a passing loop at San Nicola and retaining all the existing stations. In 1990, the line was again rebuilt, with longer trains and platforms, and an increased haulage speed.[1]
The line closed on 31 March 2015 for an overhaul, which is expected to last 3 months.[2]
Operation
The line is currently managed by AMT Genova, and has the following parameters:[1][3]
Number of cars | 2 trains of 2 cars each |
Number of stops | 7 (2 terminal, 5 intermediate) |
Configuration | Single track with passing loop |
Track length | 1,428 metres (4,685 ft) |
Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
Rise | 279 m (915 ft) |
gradient | 19.91% (average); 35% (maximum) |
Capacity | 156 passengers per train |
Frequency | Every 15 minutes |
Maximum speed | 6 metres per second (20 ft/s) |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Funicolare Zecca Righi" (in Italian). AMT Genova. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
- ^ Cacozza, Marco (June 2015). "Zecca-Righi funicular overhauled". Today's Railways Europe. No. 234. Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. p. 18.
- ^ "The funiculars of Genova - Funicolare Zecca - Righi". Funimag. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
External links
- Media related to Zecca–Righi funicular at Wikimedia Commons