Genoa–Casella railway

Genoa–Ferrovia Railway
Ferrovia Genova-Casella
Electromotive A5 and A10 railing on Ferrovia Genova Casella
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerRegione Liguria
LocaleTrenino di Casella
Termini
  • Genova Piazza Manin
  • Casella Paese
Stations20
Service
TypeNarrow-gauge railway
Operator(s)AMT Genova
History
Opened1 September 1929
Technical
Line length24.318 kilometres (15.11 mi)
Number of tracks1 main track with
dual track at certain stations and 1 zig zag.
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) metre gauge
Electrification3000 V DC
Operating speed40 kilometres per hour (25 mph)
Route map

Genova Piazza Manin
San Pantaleo
San Pantaleo 2
Sant'Antonino
Rio Briscata
Rio Muro Grosso
Cappuccio
Rio Moinasso
Poggino
Rio Cicala
Trensasco
Campi
Pino
Torrazza
Via Comunaglie
Sardorella
Sardorella river
Vallombrosa
Vicomorasso
Via Ca'Carrossini
Sant'Olcese Chiesa
Via Alcide De Gasperi
Sant'Olcese Tullo
Via Busalletta
Via Brigata Balilla
Busalletta
Molinetti
Rio Sucalu
Niusci
Via Giuseppe Timossi
Liggia
Crocetta d'Orero
Canova Crocetta
Fosso Curtino
Casella Deposito
Scrivia river
Via Circonvallazione
Casella Paese

The GenoaCasella railway is a narrow gauge (1000 mm) railway in Liguria (Italy) that connects the city of Genoa to Casella, a village in the mountains inland from the city.

It operates nine trains per day and it is used for both commuting and tourist purposes; it crosses three valleys and it was opened in 1929.

While it is owned by Liguria Region, it has been operated since 2010 by AMT Genova.