Catanzaro funicular, Public transportation funicular in Catanzaro, Italy.
The funicular railway spans 678 meters in length and climbs 158 meters in elevation, connecting the upper section of Catanzaro with Catanzaro Sala.
Built on the former track of the Automotofunicolare di Catanzaro, which operated from 1910 to 1954, the current funicular system opened its doors in 1998.
The funicular represents a central element in the daily transportation routine of Catanzaro residents, carrying 580,000 passengers throughout the year.
Operating with two cars that accommodate 70 passengers each, the funicular completes its journey between terminals in 130 seconds at 7 meters per second.
The system includes three stations - Piazza Roma, Piano Casa intermediate stop, and Catanzaro Sala - traversing an average gradient of 28 percent.
Location: Calabria
Location: Catanzaro
Official opening: 1998
GPS coordinates: 38.90150,16.59770
Latest update: March 27, 2025 14:58
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