Piscinola-
Scampia (formerly Piscinola) is a
station
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on
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of the
Naples Metro and together with
Garibaldi is one of the two termini.
The station, inaugurated on 19 July 1995 together with the extension from the
Colli Aminei station,
consists of two levels: in the upper one stands the terminal station of line 1, while in the lower one is the terminal station of the
Linea Arcobaleno (
Piscinola Scampia station of the
Naples-Aversa line) which between 2005 and 2009 partially restored the lower
Alifana
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closed in 1976.
It has been decided that this station will not be a fixed terminus, as the line will continue towards the
Capodichino airport, the business center until reaching
Piazza Garibaldi. The station will therefore be located between the
Miano and
Chiaiano
Chiaiano is a north-western quarter of Naples, with a population of about 23,000.
Geography
Chiaiano is a hilly and wooded area that lies between Camaldoli and the Campi Flegrei.
History
Archaeologically, the area is of interest, displaying rem ...
stops.
Since 2013 the station has hosted some works by the Neapolitan artist
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, following a petition signed by the citizens.
Since 2017 the full name of the station has been changed to "Piscinola-Scampia", replacing the original name of "Piscinola-
Secondigliano".
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Services
The station has:
*
Ticket office at the counter
*
Toilets
Exchanges
*
Bus stop
*
Naples-Giugliano-Aversa line (
Linea Arcobaleno)
References
Naples Metro stations
Railway stations opened in 1995
1995 establishments in Italy