Vecchio tracciato ferrovia Saronno-Seregno
Museum | Saronno | Lombardia | Italy
The former railway line Saronno-Seregno in Lombardy, Italy, was originally opened in 1887 and connected the cities of Saronno and Seregno over a distance of approximately 15 kilometers. The line played an important role in the regional transportation network and contributed to the economic development of the surrounding areas.
History and significance:
The line was built by the Società Anonima per la Ferrovia Novara-Seregno and was put into operation on December 31, 1887. It was intended to form an east-west corridor together with the Saronno-Novara and Seregno-Bergamo lines, diverting freight traffic around the Milan hub. In 1890, the Ferrovie Nord Milano took over the operation of the line, which was electrified in 1955-1956. However, passenger services were discontinued in 1958, and the line was used exclusively for freight traffic. The electrification was abandoned in 1977.
Current use:
Starting in January 2010, work began to restore passenger services, including the restoration of electrification and double-tracking on the Saronno-Groane section. The line was reopened for passenger traffic on December 9, 2012, and is now part of the S9 line of Milan's suburban train service, connecting Saronno with Albairate-Vermezzo.
The former railway line Saronno-Seregno has a significant history in the regional transportation network and has been successfully re-integrated into public transport to meet the needs of today.
