Genoa–Ventimiglia railway

The railway line Genoa - Ventimiglia is a major route of the Italian Staatseisenbahnhn and leads from the Ligurian capital Genoa along the Italian Riviera to the state border of France.

It is regarded as one of the most beautiful railway lines in Italy and combines three major provincial capitals: Genoa, Savona and Imperia. In addition, operating on the route long-distance trains between Italy and France. The municipality of Ventimiglia acts as a border station, on which both the Italian and the French domestic trains have their terminus. Between Genoa and Savona, the company was incorporated in 1868, the portion of Savona - Ventimiglia followed in 1872.

Extension

Some sections are so far only one track, such as the section Imperia Finale Ligure. This will be replaced by a two-pronged new line in the hinterland, which should be complete by 2014. It leads over long distances through tunnels and is therefore less attractive vistas offer than the old line. In return, the previously dissected by railway tracks and partially separated from the sea coast places open new urban opportunities.