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Chivasso–Alessandria railway

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Chivasso–Alessandria railway
Overview
Statusin use
OwnerRFI
LocalePiedmont, Italy
Termini
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)Trenitalia
History
OpenedApril 30, 1887 (1887-04-30)
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification3 kV DC
Route map
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The Chivasso–Alessandria railway is a railway line in Piedmont, Italy.

History

The section from Valenza to Alessandria was opened on 5 June 1854 as part of the railway from Alessandria to Novara and Arona. The section from Casale Monferrato to Valenza was opened on 22 March 1857 as part of the railway from Vercelli to Valenza. The section from Chivasso to Casale came into operation on 30 April 1887.[1]

See also

References

Bibliography

  • RFI - Fascicolo linea 5

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