44 km/h (27 mph) (ave) / 39 km/h (24 mph) (ave) / 48 km/h (30 mph) (ave)
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The Lazio regional railways network.
The route operates over the infrastructure of the Rome–Cassino–Naples, Rome–Albano, Rome–Frascati and Rome–Velletri railways. Within the territory of the comune of Rome, it plays the role of a commuter railway.[2] It is estimated that on average about 55,000 passengers travel on an FL4 train each day.
The designation FL4 appears only in publicity material (e.g. public transport maps), in the official timetables, and on signs at some stations. The electronic destination boards at stations on the FL4 route show only the designation "R" and the relevant train number.[2]
The FL4, a radial route, runs from Roma Termini, on the southern perimeter of Rome's city centre, in a south easterly direction, via the Rome–Cassino–Naples railway, to Ciampino, and then fans out into three branches, to Frascati, Albano Laziale and Velletri, respectively.[2]
History
The first of the three FL4 branches to see the light was the Rome–Frascati railway, opened on 7 July 1858, during the reign of Pius IX. At that time, the Roman terminus was located in Piazza di Porta Maggiore, and Frascati was more rural in nature.
Five years later, Roma Termini station was inaugurated, coinciding with the opening of the line to Velletri (continuing to Caserta and Naples). The line to Albano Laziale was opened in October 1889, on the formation of an earlier tramway from Tiburtina station.
All of these lines were later electrified to improve performance. Given the increase in passenger traffic after World War II, they also started to establish themselves as commuter lines; simultaneously, freight traffic shrank drastically to the point where it disappeared. Signalling was managed by a manual electric block system. (IT)
On 27 January 1992, an accident at Casabianca on the Velletri line killed 6 people and injured 124. As a result, a Central Operational Manager (DCO) (IT) was based in Ciampino to control the Albano Laziale and Velletri lines, while the line to Frascati was similarly managed as far as Ciampino.
With the approach of the Great Jubilee of the year 2000, renovation and upgrading work was begun on the Rome-Velletri line; this work included the transformation of the stops at Pavona and Lanuvio into stations, the creation of the San Gennaro stop, and the renovation of several buildings at the stations. On the Rome-Albano Laziale line, the Villetta stop was restored. In early 2000, the disused track no. 1 at Frascati was closed and disconnected from track no. 2.
These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M72 Frascati–Ciampino–Roma.
As of 2012[update], the services ran to an hourly clock-face schedule, with more frequent trains during rush hour. Average travel time for the whole trip is 29 minutes.[4] On the Rome-Ciampino section, FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes, but not to a clock-face schedule.
Rome–Albano Laziale
These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M73 Albano Laziale–Roma.
As of 2012[update], the services ran to an hourly clock-face schedule, with more frequent trains during rush hour. Average travel time for the whole trip was around one hour.[2] On the Rome-Ciampino section, FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes, but not to a clock-face schedule.
Rome–Velletri
These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M74 Velletri–Roma.
As of 2012[update], the services ran to an hourly clock-face schedule, with more frequent trains during rush hour. Average travel time for the whole trip was about 50 minutes.[5] On the Rome-Ciampino section, FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes, but not to a clock-face schedule.
^"Ferrovie metropolitane e regionali – Informazioni". 060608 website. Roma Capitale. Retrieved 9 November 2012. (in Italian and English)
^ abcd. Lazio.portale-infrastrutture website (in Italian). Unioncamere Lazio. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
^"FR4: Roma Termini – Ciampino – Frascati/Albano Laziale/ Velletri". 060608 website. Roma Capitale. Retrieved 11 November 2012. (in Italian and English)
^ ab. Lazio.portale-infrastrutture website (in Italian). Unioncamere Lazio. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
^ ab. Lazio.portale-infrastrutture website (in Italian). Unioncamere Lazio. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
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The FL4 until 2012 FR4 is a regional rail route It forms part of the network of the Lazio regional railways Italian ferrovie regionali del Lazio which is operated by Trenitalia and converges on the city of Rome Italy 1 Roma Termini Frascati Albano Laziale VelletriAn FL4 train at Albano Laziale 1998 OverviewStatusOperationalLine numberFL4LocaleRome ItalyTerminiRoma TerminiFrascati Albano Laziale VelletriWebsiteATAC in Italian ServiceTypeRegional railSystemLazio regional railwaysOperator s TrenitaliaRolling stockE 464Daily ridership55 000HistoryOpened1994TechnicalLine length24 km 15 mi 29 km 18 mi 41 km 25 mi Track gauge1 435 mm 4 ft 8 1 2 in Electrification3 000 V DCOperating speed44 km h 27 mph ave 39 km h 24 mph ave 48 km h 30 mph ave Route mapThe Lazio regional railways network The route operates over the infrastructure of the Rome Cassino Naples Rome Albano Rome Frascati and Rome Velletri railways Within the territory of the comune of Rome it plays the role of a commuter railway 2 It is estimated that on average about 55 000 passengers travel on an FL4 train each day The designation FL4 appears only in publicity material e g public transport maps in the official timetables and on signs at some stations The electronic destination boards at stations on the FL4 route show only the designation R and the relevant train number 2 Contents 1 Route 2 History 3 Stations 4 Rolling stock 5 Scheduling 5 1 Rome Frascati 5 2 Rome Albano Laziale 5 3 Rome Velletri 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksRoute Edit Roma Termini Ciampino Frascati Albano Laziale VelletriThe FL4 a radial route runs from Roma Termini on the southern perimeter of Rome s city centre in a south easterly direction via the Rome Cassino Naples railway to Ciampino and then fans out into three branches to Frascati Albano Laziale and Velletri respectively 2 History EditThe first of the three FL4 branches to see the light was the Rome Frascati railway opened on 7 July 1858 during the reign of Pius IX At that time the Roman terminus was located in Piazza di Porta Maggiore and Frascati was more rural in nature Five years later Roma Termini station was inaugurated coinciding with the opening of the line to Velletri continuing to Caserta and Naples The line to Albano Laziale was opened in October 1889 on the formation of an earlier tramway from Tiburtina station All of these lines were later electrified to improve performance Given the increase in passenger traffic after World War II they also started to establish themselves as commuter lines simultaneously freight traffic shrank drastically to the point where it disappeared Signalling was managed by a manual electric block system IT On 27 January 1992 an accident at Casabianca on the Velletri line killed 6 people and injured 124 As a result a Central Operational Manager DCO IT was based in Ciampino to control the Albano Laziale and Velletri lines while the line to Frascati was similarly managed as far as Ciampino With the approach of the Great Jubilee of the year 2000 renovation and upgrading work was begun on the Rome Velletri line this work included the transformation of the stops at Pavona and Lanuvio into stations the creation of the San Gennaro stop and the renovation of several buildings at the stations On the Rome Albano Laziale line the Villetta stop was restored In early 2000 the disused track no 1 at Frascati was closed and disconnected from track no 2 Stations EditThe stations on the FR4 are as follows 3 Roma Termini LeoExp Capannelle limit of urban service Ciampino Frascati branch FrascatiAlbano Laziale branch Acqua Acetosa Sassone Pantanella Marino Laziale Castel Gandolfo Villetta Albano LazialeVelletri branch Casabianca Santa Maria delle Mole Pavona Cancelliera Cecchina Lanuvio San Gennaro Santa Eurosia VelletriRolling stock EditFL4 services are commonly operated during rush hour by E 464 class electric locomotives hauling double decker coaches 4 5 Scheduling EditRome Frascati Edit These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M72 Frascati Ciampino Roma As of 2012 update the services ran to an hourly clock face schedule with more frequent trains during rush hour Average travel time for the whole trip is 29 minutes 4 On the Rome Ciampino section FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes but not to a clock face schedule Rome Albano Laziale Edit These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M73 Albano Laziale Roma As of 2012 update the services ran to an hourly clock face schedule with more frequent trains during rush hour Average travel time for the whole trip was around one hour 2 On the Rome Ciampino section FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes but not to a clock face schedule Rome Velletri Edit These services are included in the Trenitalia official timetable M74 Velletri Roma As of 2012 update the services ran to an hourly clock face schedule with more frequent trains during rush hour Average travel time for the whole trip was about 50 minutes 5 On the Rome Ciampino section FL4 services to and from the three FL4 branches operate about once every 20 minutes but not to a clock face schedule See also Edit Trains portalHistory of rail transport in Italy List of railway stations in Lazio Rail transport in Italy Transport in RomeReferences Edit Ferrovie metropolitane e regionali Informazioni 060608 website Roma Capitale Retrieved 9 November 2012 in Italian and English a b c d Linea ferroviaria FR4a Roma Albano Laziale Lazio portale infrastrutture website in Italian Unioncamere Lazio Archived from the original on 3 March 2016 Retrieved 11 November 2012 FR4 Roma Termini Ciampino Frascati Albano Laziale Velletri 060608 website Roma Capitale Retrieved 11 November 2012 in Italian and English a b Linea ferroviaria FR4f Roma Frascati Lazio portale infrastrutture website in Italian Unioncamere Lazio Archived from the original on 4 April 2016 Retrieved 11 November 2012 a b Linea ferroviaria FR4v Roma Velletri Lazio portale infrastrutture website in Italian Unioncamere Lazio Archived from the original on 3 March 2016 Retrieved 11 November 2012 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ferrovie Regionali del Lazio ATAC official site in Italian ATAC map schematic depicting all routes in the Rome railway networkThis article is based upon a translation of the Italian language version as at November 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title FL4 Lazio regional railways amp oldid 1042736304, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
