General Information
| Other name(s): | Ferrovia Vigezzina |
|---|---|
| Beginning of works: | 1912 |
| Completion: | 25 November 1923 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Function / usage: |
Railroad (railway) line |
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Location
| km | Name |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| total length | 52.183 km | |
| number of bridges | 83 | |
| number of tunnels | 31 | |
| longitudinal slope | max. 6% |
Chronology
| 1909 — 1910 | Project approval. |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Start of works on the Italian side. |
| 1913 | Start of works on the Swiss side. |
| 1914 — 1916 | Various interruptions in construction due to World War I. |
| 1921 | Construction resumes. |
| 27 March 1923 | The line is joined from the Swiss and Italian sides at Santa Maria Maggiore. |
| 25 November 1923 | Inauguration of the line. |
Notes
Of the line 32.283 km are located in Italy and the remaining 19.900 km are in Switzerland. It is a narrow-gauge line with 1.000 m width.
Participants
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data sheet - Structure-ID
10056180 - Published on:
03/04/2010 - Last updated on:
06/01/2024
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