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Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station: History and Location
Hello everyone! Today we're talking about Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station, the main railway station of the city of Vibo Valentia and the Vibonese province. Did you know that it's located at km 282 of the Southern Tyrrhenian Railway? The station was opened in 1972, together with the opening of the new track variant ("direttissima") between Excellente Station and Rosarno station.
Facilities and Equipment
Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station has 4 tracks with mostly passenger service. Many national and international destinations can be reached from here.
Services: National and Regional Transport
Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station is well connected to numerous destinations within the national territory. It is possible to reach Lamezia Terme, Paola, Salerno, Naples, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Milan, Turin, Ferrara, Padua, Venice, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria and Sicily. InterCity trains (Italy), Frecciargento, Frecciarossa and Italo Nuevo Trasporto Viaggiatori are available for travellers who want to reach these destinations.
In addition, the station is served by regional trains that connect Vibo Valentia-Pizzo with the stations of Reggio Calabria Centrale, Melito di Porto Salvo, Lamezia Terme Centrale, Paola, Cosenza (via Paola) and Sibari (via Paola-Cosenza). Regional transport trains use Locomotiva FS E.464 with carriages of various types, including restored UIC-X carriages + semi-pilot carriages, low-floor local carriages + semi-pilot carriages, FS type MDVC carriages, FS type MDVE carriages + semi-pilot carriages, and mixed first and second-class carriages. In addition, Minuetto trains are also used.
Services
Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station has many services for travellers. It is classified in the "Silver" category, as indicated by RFI. There is a ticket office and an automatic ticket machine for purchasing tickets. There are also restrooms and a bar where you can grab a coffee or snack before departure.
Notes and Related Articles
For more information about Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station, please refer to related articles such as Vibo Valentia, Pizzo (Italy), Province of Vibo Valentia, Southern Tyrrhenian Railway and Vibo Valentia-Mileto Railway.
And with that… we have reached the end of our virtual journey at Vibo Valentia-Pizzo Station. Happy travels to all!
