Zecca–Righi funicular
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| File:Zecca-Righi funicular at Carbonara station.jpg
Train in intermediate station at Carbonara
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| Overview | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Status | Open |
| Locale | Genoa, Liguria, Italy |
| Termini | Largo della Zecca Righi |
| Stations | 7 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1895 |
| Operator(s) | AMT Genova |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,428 m (4,685 ft) |
The Zecca–Righi funicular (Italian: Funicolare Zecca–Righi ) is a funicular railway in the Italian city of Genoa connecting the Largo della Zecca, on the edge of the historic city centre, to several stations on the slope of the Righi hill. The line is one of several true funiculars in the city, including the Sant'Anna funicular and the Quezzi funicular, although the Principe–Granarolo rack railway is also sometimes erroneously described as a funicular.
History
The line was originally built as a two-section funicular, with passengers transferring between the two sections at the station of San Nicola. The upper section opened in 1895 and was constructed in the open, with three intermediate stations at Madonnetta, Via Preve and San Simone, as well as the section terminals at San Nicola and Righi. The lower section opened in 1897 and was entirely in tunnel, except for its terminals and the single intermediate station at Carbonara.[1]
Between 1963 and 1965, the line was completely rebuilt as a single section funicular, with a passing loop at San Nicola and retaining all the existing stations. In 1990, the line was again rebuilt, with longer trains and platforms, and an increased haulage speed.[1]
The line closed on 31 March 2015 for an overhaul, which is expected to last 3 months.[2]
Operation
The line is currently managed by AMT Genova, and has the following parameters:[1][3]
| Number of cars | 2 trains of 2 cars each |
| Number of stops | 7 (2 terminal, 5 intermediate) |
| Configuration | Single track with passing loop |
| Track length | 1,428 metres (4,685 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) |
| Rise | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Gradient | 19.91% (average); 35% (maximum) |
| Capacity | 156 passengers per train |
| Frequency | Every 15 minutes |
| Maximum speed | 6 metres per second (20 ft/s) |
See also
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External links
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