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Milan–Asso Railway
The Milan–Asso railway is a regional railway, railway line with standard track gauge which links Milan to Canzo crossing for Erba, Lombardy, Erba and other towns in Brianza. The most northern terminal is the station of Canzo-Asso, which is located in Canzo's territory but is commonly known as Asso in the short form. That, because there is another station on the line called Canzo station and Canzo-Asso is next to Asso's boundary and serves this commune too. The management of the railway and of the station is performed by FERROVIENORD, FerrovieNord S.p.A., a society of the FNM group, which will hold authority until March 17, 2016, thanks to renewed concessions with the Decreto Dirigenziale del Ministero dei Trasporti e della Navigazione n. 3239/2000. The regional and suburban passenger service is provided by Trenord, Trenord Srl which works under a service contract negotiated with Lombardy, Regione Lombardia for period 2009–2020. History Project and construction In 1877, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Rail
Various terms are used for passenger railway lines and equipment; the usage of these terms differs substantially between areas: Rapid transit A rapid transit system is an electric railway characterized by high speed (~) and rapid acceleration. It uses passenger railcars operating singly or in multiple unit trains on fixed rails. It operates on separate rights-of-way from which all other vehicular and foot traffic are excluded (i.e. is fully grade-separated from other traffic). It uses sophisticated signaling systems, and high platform loading. Originally, the term ''rapid transit'' was used in the 1800s to describe new forms of quick urban public transportation that had a right-of-way separated from street traffic. This set rapid transit apart from horsecars, trams, streetcars, omnibuses, and other forms of public transport. A variant of the term, ''mass rapid transit (MRT)'', is also used for metro systems in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Though the term was almost alway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FERROVIENORD
Ferrovienord (prior to 2006, Ferrovie Nord Milano Esercizio) is an Italian transport company managing the network of regional railway concessions owned by the group in northern Italy. It is a subsidiary of Ferrovie Nord Milano. History The company was founded in 1985, as part of the transformation of Ferrovie Nord Milano SpA (FNM), a holding company. Its original name was ''Ferrovie Nord Milano Esercizio'' (FNME) and its objects were the management and maintenance of the FMN rail network and transport services on the network. In 1987, the FNM, together with the Province of Brescia and the Società Nazionale Ferrovie e Tramvie (SNFT), formed the ''Consorzio Brescia Nord'' (English: ''Consortium of Brescia North''), the task of which was to take over the SNFT's concession for the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway. Five years later, the FNM acquired the SNFT, and took over its stake in the Consortium. Consequently, on 1 January 1993 the FNME received from its parent, the FNM, the ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariano Comense Railway Station
Mariano Comense railway station is a railway station in Italy. Located on the Milan–Asso railway, it serves the town of Mariano Comense. Services Mariano Comense is terminus of the line S2 of the Milan suburban railway network, and served as well by the regional trains Milan–Asso. All this trains are operated by the lombard railway company Trenord. See also *Milan suburban railway network External links Ferrovienord official site - Mariano Comense railway station Railway stations in Lombardy Ferrovienord stations Railway stations opened in 1879 Milan S Lines stations {{Italy-railstation-stub Railway stations in Italy opened in the 1870s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bovisio Masciago-Mombello Railway Station
Bovisio Masciago-Mombello railway station is a railway station in Italy. It serves the town of Bovisio Masciago. Services Bovisio Masciago-Mombello is served by lines S2 and S4 of the Milan suburban railway network, operated by the Lombard railway company Trenord. See also * Milan suburban railway network The Milan S Lines constitute the commuter rail system serving the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. The system comprises 11 lines serving 124 stations, for a total length of 403 km. There are 415 trains per day with a daily ridership of a ... References External links Ferrovienord official site - Bovisio Masciago-Mombello railway station Railway stations in Lombardy Ferrovienord stations Railway stations opened in 1879 Milan S Lines stations {{Italy-railstation-stub Railway stations in Italy opened in the 1870s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paderno Dugnano Railway Station
Paderno Dugnano railway station is a railway station in Italy. It serves the town of Paderno Dugnano and is located on Via IV Novembre. Services Paderno Dugnano is served by lines S2 and S4 of the Milan suburban railway network, operated by the Lombard railway company Trenord. See also * Milan suburban railway network The Milan S Lines constitute the commuter rail system serving the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. The system comprises 11 lines serving 124 stations, for a total length of 403 km. There are 415 trains per day with a daily ridership of a ... References External links Ferrovienord official site - Paderno Dugnano railway station Railway stations in Lombardy Ferrovienord stations Railway stations opened in 1879 Milan S Lines stations {{Italy-railstation-stub Railway stations in Italy opened in the 1870s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiasso
Chiasso (; lmo, Ciass ) is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. As the southernmost of Switzerland's municipalities, Chiasso is on the border with Italy, in front of Ponte Chiasso (a frazione of Como, Italy). The municipality of Chiasso includes the villages of Boffalora, Pedrinate and Seseglio. In 2007, the three mayors of Chiasso, Vacallo and Morbio Inferiore decided to unite into one commune. The new united commune with a population of ~15,300 people over a territory of , was rejected by the population in November 2007. History Chiasso is first mentioned in 1140 as ''Claso''. Chiasso (and Boffalora) Historically, Chiasso and Boffalora were two distinct agricultural villages. Due to the nearby Italian border and customs office, and later as part of an access route to the St. Gotthard's Tunnel, the two villages merged and grew. Chiasso's history and development were strongly influenced by its unique location. In its early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camnago-Lentate Railway Station
Camnago-Lentate railway station is a railway station in Italy. Located on the Milan–Chiasso railway, and linked with a branch of the Milan–Asso railway, it serves the town of Lentate sul Seveso, and particularly its suburb Camnago. Services Camnago-Lentate is served by lines S4 and S11 of the Milan suburban railway network, the former of which terminates here. Both of them are operated by the Lombard railway company Trenord. See also *Milan suburban railway network The Milan S Lines constitute the commuter rail system serving the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. The system comprises 11 lines serving 124 stations, for a total length of 403 km. There are 415 trains per day with a daily ridership of a ... References External links Railway stations in Lombardy Railway stations opened in 1849 Milan S Lines stations 1849 establishments in the Austrian Empire Lentate sul Seveso Railway stations in Italy opened in 1849 {{Italy-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seveso Railway Station
Seveso railway station is a railway station in Italy. It is located on the Milan–Asso railway and is the origin of the branch to Camnago. It serves the town of Seveso. Services Seveso is served by lines S2 and S4 of the Milan suburban railway network, and by the Milan– Asso regional line. All of them are operated by the Lombard railway company Trenord. See also * Milan suburban railway network The Milan S Lines constitute the commuter rail system serving the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. The system comprises 11 lines serving 124 stations, for a total length of 403 km. There are 415 trains per day with a daily ridership of a ... References External links * Ferrovienord official site - Seveso railway station Railway stations in Lombardy Ferrovienord stations Railway stations opened in 1879 Milan S Lines stations {{Italy-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milano Bovisa Railway Station
Milano Bovisa is a railway station in Bovisa, Milan, Italy. It opened in 1879 and is now one of the key nodes of the Milan suburban railway service, and of the Trenord regional network in northern Lombardy. It is located in Piazza Emilio Alfieri. The station serves the Bovisa neighborhood, in the northwestern part of the Milan municipality, and in particular the Bovisa Campus of the Politecnico di Milano, the biggest technical university in Italy. The station is served by lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S12, and S13 of the Milan suburban railway service, by the Milan– Asso, Milan–Saronno–Como, Milan–Saronno–Novara and Milan–Saronno–Varese–Laveno regional lines, and by the Malpensa Express. See also *Railway stations in Milan *Milan suburban railway service *Milan Passante railway References External links Bovisa Bovisa (, ) is a district (''quartiere'') of Milan, Italy, located north of the city center, in the Zone 9. The name is supposedly derived from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saronno
Saronno (; lmo, Saronn ) is a ''comune'' of Lombardy, Italy, in the province of Varese. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree in 1960. With an estimated population of 39,351 inhabitants, it is the most densely populated among the big municipalities in its province. The place is well known for its apricot kernel biscuits ( ''amaretti'') and liqueur (''amaretto''), and is also a relevant manufacturing town. Main sights Madonna dei Miracoli The pilgrimage church of the ''Madonna dei Miracoli'', begun on 8 May 1498 by Vincenzo Dell'Orto, has a dome with very fine architecture on the outside. It was built at three times: the Renaissance part from 1498 to 1516; it includes the apse, the chancel, the dome and the bell tower; in 1556 the sacristy was added; in the end from 1570 to the beginning of the XVII century two other spans were added to the aisles and the facade was erected. During the same period, "l'Hostaria dell'Angelo” was built to restore pilgrim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inverigo
Inverigo ( Brianzöö: ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about north of Milan and about southeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,209 and an area of 10.0 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Inverigo contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Cremnago, Villa Romanò, and Romanò. Inverigo borders the following municipalities: Alzate Brianza, Arosio, Brenna, Briosco, Carugo, Giussano, Lambrugo, Lurago d'Erba, Nibionno, Veduggio con Colzano. Outside the town is the eclectic structure of Villa La Rotonda Villa La Rotonda is a Renaissance villa just outside Vicenza in northern Italy designed by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The villa's correct name is Villa Almerico Capra Valmarana, but it is also known as "La Rotonda", "Villa Rot .... Demographic evolution Colors= id:lig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariano Comense
Mariano Comense ( Brianzöö: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. It has c. 23,600 inhabitants and is one of the most important cities of the Brianza. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on February 29, 1996. It is served by Mariano Comense railway station Mariano Comense railway station is a railway station in Italy. Located on the Milan–Asso railway, it serves the town of Mariano Comense. Services Mariano Comense is terminus of the line S2 of the Milan suburban railway network, and served as wel .... Main sights *Church of Santo Stefano, of medieval origins but rebuilt in 1583 *Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista, in Romanesque style. *Sanctuary of San Rocco References Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Como-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
