The Lugano–Ponte Tresa Railway or Ferrovia Lugano–Ponte Tresa (FLP) is a local railway line in the Italian speaking canton of Ticino, in south-east Switzerland. The line links the town of Lugano with Ponte Tresa, and is 12.3 kilometres (7.6 mi) long. It is built to metre gauge (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in gauge), and is electrified on the overhead system at 1200 voltsDC.[2] It is operated by the Ferrovie Luganesi company.[3][4]
The FLP opened in 1912 and is the last working line of an interconnected network including two other suburban lines, the Lugano–Tesserete railway and the Lugano–Cadro–Dino railway, and the urban tramways of Lugano. There are proposals to extend the line back into some of the areas formerly covered by this network.[5]
The FLP is a member of the Arcobaleno tariff network and passenger services are designated S60. Trains run every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.[6][7]
Share of the Società Ferrovie Luganesi, issued 18. April 1911
The first proposal for a railway between Lugano and Ponte Tresa dates back to 1877, when a standard gauge line was proposed with the expectation it would be extended to Varese in Italy. However nothing was done until 1910, when the Ferrovie Luganesi company was founded to construct a narrow gauge electric railway between the two towns.[8]
The line opened in 1912, and had a rolling stock comprising three motor cars, three passenger trailers and six freight cars. At Lugano station, a link track connected to the adjacent Lugano–Tesserete railway, allowing transfer of rolling stock.[8][9]
In 1949 and 1964, new routings were introduced in Ponte Tresa and east of Bioggio respectively. In 1968, three new articulated electric trains were introduced, but these were transferred to the Società Subalpina Imprese Ferroviarie [de] in 1978, when they were replaced by five new twin-car trains. In the same year a regular interval timetable, with trains every 20 minutes, was introduced. In 1979, Magliaso station was rebuilt in collaboration with the PTT.[10]
Between 1990 and 1992, Agno station and Lugano FLP station were both renovated and expanded. In 2001, a new Bioggio Molinazzo station was constructed. In 2002, five new low floor centre carriages were acquired, and used to expand the 1978 twin-car units into three car units.[11]
Between 2004 and 2007, significant upgrading work was undertaken in order to allow the introduction of 15 minute interval service. This included the doubling of the track in the Magliaso and Bioggio areas, and expanding Magliaso station and Cappella-Agnuzzo station.[11]
Operation
One of the three original motor cars, still in service in 1978.
One of the current Be4/12 sets with low floor centre car. Note the 'smile'.
The FLP platforms at Lugano. To the left is one of the Be4/8 units kept in reserve.
Ponte Tresa station and sidings, with car park above.
Most services are provided by five Be4/12 sets, numbered 21-25 and made up of the 1978-built twin-car sets strengthened with a 2002-built low-floor intermediate car. The line also possesses two 1979-built Be4/8 twin-car sets, number 41-42 and purchased second hand from Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi, which are kept in reserve. A Tm2/2 diesel locomotive is used for works duties. Cars are painted in an orange and cream colour scheme, with a distinctive stylised smile on the front.[12]
The line is built to metre gauge (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in gauge), and is electrified on the overhead system at 1200 voltsDC. The workshops are adjacent to Agno station, but trains are stabled at both termini. There is also a permanent way siding at Bioggio Molinazzo station.[3]
^This article incorporates information from the revision as of March 2, 2009 of the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia.
^Jankovsky, Peter (2012-01-14). "Die Wiedergeburt des Luganer Trams" [The rebirth of the Lugano trams] (in German). Neue Zürcher Zeitung AG. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
^ [The transport companies] (in Italian). Comunità tariffale Ticino e Moesano. Archived from the original on 2012-07-27. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
^ ab(PDF) (in Italian). Canton of Ticino. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
^ ab [History of the Lugano–Ponte Tresa Railway - 1877-1920] (in Italian). Ferrovie Luganesi. Archived from the original on 2013-05-03. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
^"Lugano–Tesserete". www.eingestellte-bahnen.ch (in German). Retrieved 2012-10-26.
^"Cenni Storici Sulla Ferrovia Lugano-Ponte Tresa - 1921-1980" [History of the Lugano–Ponte Tresa Railway - 1921-1980] (in Italian). Ferrovie Luganesi. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
^ ab"Cenni Storici Sulla Ferrovia Lugano-Ponte Tresa - 1981-2012" [History of the Lugano–Ponte Tresa Railway - 1981-2012] (in Italian). Ferrovie Luganesi. Archived from the original on 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
^"FLP shunters and trainsets". Railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
External links
Media related to Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway at Wikimedia Commons
(sub-set in English)
Official web site of the FLP (full-set in Italian)
January 20, 2023
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The Lugano Ponte Tresa Railway or Ferrovia Lugano Ponte Tresa FLP is a local railway line in the Italian speaking canton of Ticino in south east Switzerland The line links the town of Lugano with Ponte Tresa and is 12 3 kilometres 7 6 mi long It is built to metre gauge 3 ft 3 3 8 in gauge and is electrified on the overhead system at 1200 volts DC 2 It is operated by the Ferrovie Luganesi company 3 4 Lugano Ponte Tresa RailwayFLP train in Lugano railway stationOverviewNative nameFerrovia Lugano Ponte TresaOwnerFerrovie LuganesiTechnicalLine length12 3 km 7 6 mi Track gaugeMetre 3 ft 3 3 8 in Electrification1200 V DC OverheadRoute mapLegendkm elevformerly to Tesserete and Dino0 00 Lugano FLPLuganoFFS Lugano Chiasso railwayMontarina 316 m Cortivallo 324 m 1 30 Sorengo1 70 Sorengo Laghetto2 60 Cappella AgnuzzoRonchetti 82 m Crespera 88 m Vedeggio and A2 95 m 5 10 Bioggio Molinazzo5 70 BioggioRiana 8 m 6 30 Serocca7 70 AgnoVallone d Agno 58 m 9 40 Magliaso Paese9 90 Magliaso10 80 Caslano12 21 Ponte TresaSource Swiss railway atlas 1 The FLP opened in 1912 and is the last working line of an interconnected network including two other suburban lines the Lugano Tesserete railway and the Lugano Cadro Dino railway and the urban tramways of Lugano There are proposals to extend the line back into some of the areas formerly covered by this network 5 The FLP is a member of the Arcobaleno tariff network and passenger services are designated S60 Trains run every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends 6 7 Contents 1 History 2 Operation 3 References 4 External linksHistory Edit Share of the Societa Ferrovie Luganesi issued 18 April 1911 The first proposal for a railway between Lugano and Ponte Tresa dates back to 1877 when a standard gauge line was proposed with the expectation it would be extended to Varese in Italy However nothing was done until 1910 when the Ferrovie Luganesi company was founded to construct a narrow gauge electric railway between the two towns 8 The line opened in 1912 and had a rolling stock comprising three motor cars three passenger trailers and six freight cars At Lugano station a link track connected to the adjacent Lugano Tesserete railway allowing transfer of rolling stock 8 9 In 1949 and 1964 new routings were introduced in Ponte Tresa and east of Bioggio respectively In 1968 three new articulated electric trains were introduced but these were transferred to the Societa Subalpina Imprese Ferroviarie de in 1978 when they were replaced by five new twin car trains In the same year a regular interval timetable with trains every 20 minutes was introduced In 1979 Magliaso station was rebuilt in collaboration with the PTT 10 Between 1990 and 1992 Agno station and Lugano FLP station were both renovated and expanded In 2001 a new Bioggio Molinazzo station was constructed In 2002 five new low floor centre carriages were acquired and used to expand the 1978 twin car units into three car units 11 Between 2004 and 2007 significant upgrading work was undertaken in order to allow the introduction of 15 minute interval service This included the doubling of the track in the Magliaso and Bioggio areas and expanding Magliaso station and Cappella Agnuzzo station 11 Operation Edit One of the three original motor cars still in service in 1978 One of the current Be4 12 sets with low floor centre car Note the smile The FLP platforms at Lugano To the left is one of the Be4 8 units kept in reserve Ponte Tresa station and sidings with car park above FLP train approaching Ponte Tresa The line is 12 3 kilometres 7 6 mi long and links Lugano station also served by the Gotthard line and Ponte Tresa station Trains run every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends with a running time of 25 minutes In normal service trains pass in the stations of Cappella Agnuzzo Serocca and Magliaso Other stations served are Sorengo Sorengo Laghetto Bioggio Molinazzo Bioggio Agno Magliaso Paese and Caslano 3 7 Most services are provided by five Be4 12 sets numbered 21 25 and made up of the 1978 built twin car sets strengthened with a 2002 built low floor intermediate car The line also possesses two 1979 built Be4 8 twin car sets number 41 42 and purchased second hand from Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi which are kept in reserve A Tm2 2 diesel locomotive is used for works duties Cars are painted in an orange and cream colour scheme with a distinctive stylised smile on the front 12 The line is built to metre gauge 3 ft 3 3 8 in gauge and is electrified on the overhead system at 1200 volts DC The workshops are adjacent to Agno station but trains are stabled at both termini There is also a permanent way siding at Bioggio Molinazzo station 3 References Edit Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz Swiss railway atlas Schweers Wall 2012 pp 59 61 ISBN 978 3 89494 130 7 Materiale rotabile in Italian Ferrovie Luganesi SA Retrieved 2019 07 09 a b c Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz Verlag Schweers Wall GmbH 2012 pp 59 61 ISBN 978 3 89494 130 7 This article incorporates information from the revision as of March 2 2009 of the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia Jankovsky Peter 2012 01 14 Die Wiedergeburt des Luganer Trams The rebirth of the Lugano trams in German Neue Zurcher Zeitung AG Retrieved 2012 10 24 Le imprese di trasporto The transport companies in Italian Comunita tariffale Ticino e Moesano Archived from the original on 2012 07 27 Retrieved 2012 07 13 a b Lugano Ponte Tresa Linea S60 PDF in Italian Canton of Ticino Archived from the original PDF on 2013 02 02 Retrieved 2012 10 23 a b Cenni Storici Sulla Ferrovia Lugano Ponte Tresa 1877 1920 History of the Lugano Ponte Tresa Railway 1877 1920 in Italian Ferrovie Luganesi Archived from the original on 2013 05 03 Retrieved 2012 10 24 Lugano Tesserete www eingestellte bahnen ch in German Retrieved 2012 10 26 Cenni Storici Sulla Ferrovia Lugano Ponte Tresa 1921 1980 History of the Lugano Ponte Tresa Railway 1921 1980 in Italian Ferrovie Luganesi Archived from the original on 2013 01 16 Retrieved 2012 10 24 a b Cenni Storici Sulla Ferrovia Lugano Ponte Tresa 1981 2012 History of the Lugano Ponte Tresa Railway 1981 2012 in Italian Ferrovie Luganesi Archived from the original on 2013 01 01 Retrieved 2012 10 24 FLP shunters and trainsets Railfaneurope net Retrieved 2012 10 24 External links Edit Media related to Lugano Ponte Tresa railway at Wikimedia Commons Official web site of the FLP sub set in English Official web site of the FLP full set in Italian Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lugano Ponte Tresa Railway amp oldid 1125694866, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
