Rovasenda railway station (Italian: Stazione di Rovasenda Alta) is one of two train stations, serving the comune of Rovasenda (situated in the mount part of the hill), in the Piedmont region, northwestern Italy. The name "Alta" (High) has been assigned to distinguish by the station low. It is the junction of the Santhià–Arona. It also serves as an interchange with station Rovasenda (low) on the Biella–Novara line.
Rovasenda Alta | |||||
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 Side station parking. | |||||
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| Location | Via Roma, 10 13040 Rovasenda VC Rovasenda, Vercelli, Piedmont Italy | ||||
| Coordinates | 45°32′14″N 08°18′59″E / 45.53722°N 8.31639°E | ||||
| Operated by | Rete Ferroviaria Italiana | ||||
| Line(s) | Santhià–Arona | ||||
| Distance | 22.121 km (13.745 mi) from Santhià | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Train operators | Trenitalia | ||||
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| Classification | Bronze | ||||
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| Opened | 16 January 1905 | ||||
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The station has remained without traffic since 17 June 2012, because of the suspension of service on the railway, by the decision of the Piedmont Region.[1] The station was managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI). Train services were operated by Trenitalia. Each of these companies is a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), Italy's state-owned rail company.
History edit
The station was opened on 16 January 1905, upon the inauguration of the first part of the Santhià–Arona railway, from Santhià to Borgomanero.[2]
Features edit
Two tracks of which are equipped with platforms.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Adorno, Silvia (September 2012). "Chiusure in Piemonte". I Treni (351): 14–19.
- ^ "Prospetto cronologico dei tratti di ferrovia aperti all'esercizio dal 1839 al 31 dicembre 1926". Bibliografia Ferroviaria Italiana.
External links edit
Media related to Rovasenda Alta railway station at Wikimedia Commons
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