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A modern, effective local transport infrastructure, such as the Venosta Valley railway, requires efficient timetables, competitive fares, as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure. By fitting Y-shaped ties, revamping tunnels and stations, purchasing the most advanced rolling stock, the Provincial Authorities made significant technical and financial investments to set up the best infrastructure and make the Venosta Valley railway a success.
Eager to find out more about the history of the Venosta Valley railway, the route, its rolling stock and much more?
general concept
The Venosta Valley railway's main strong point lies in its regional services running hourly virtually all day long from Malles to Merano.
Railway Line
The Venosta Valley line started out as a standard gauge railway. Covering some 59.8 km, it makes its way...
Rolling Stock
The twelve trains operating on the Venosta Valley railway feature GTW 2/6 diesel-electric articulated railcars built by...
Safety equipment
During the planning phase safety was one of the primary concerns. Ansaldo Segnalamento Ferroviario provided a state-of-the-art...
Accessibility
The social cooperative “independent L.“ gave the Merano-Malles line top marks: the very last barriers...
