Crespino del Lamone
Crespino del Lamone Station: a bit of history, a bit of present
If you are a fan of railway history or simply looking for new places to visit, Crespino del Lamone Station may be the perfect destination for you. Located in the homonymous hamlet of the municipality of Marradi, in Tuscany's Romagna region, this railway station is an integral part of the Faentina line, inaugurated in 1893 to connect the city of Faenza with Florence.
History
Crespino del Lamone Station has gone through several phases in its history. As mentioned, it was inaugurated in 1893 along with the railway line that connects Marradi to Borgo San Lorenzo. In the following years, it saw the arrival of trains of various types, including passenger and freight trains.
Structures and Facilities
Crespino del Lamone Station has a passenger building. Now closed to the public and used as a private residence, the passenger building still retains traces of its history. Next to the building is the goods warehouse of the station, equipped with an autonomous short track used for the traffic of goods and another track that ends to the right of the building in the direction of Faenza. Also interesting is the loading platform, once used to load and unload goods on the trains that arrived at the original station.
Service
Crespino del Lamone Station is served by Trenitalia regional services under the service contract signed with the Tuscany Region. The Italian Railway Network manages the station classifying it as "bronze" category. According to 2007 data, the station had a daily traffic of 25 units.
Connections
Being a hamlet of the municipality of Marradi, Crespino del Lamone Station is also equipped with a bus stop, allowing easy connections with nearby locations.
Conclusions
Crespino del Lamone Station is an example of railway architecture of the late 1800s and how this has contributed to the process of economic and social development of the areas crossed by railway lines. In addition to representing a stop for railway enthusiasts, Crespino del Lamone Station can also be a starting point for visiting the beautiful surrounding area, where natural landscapes and trekking routes can be found. Those who love history can take advantage of the visit to the station to discover the history of the town of Marradi and the Faentina railway line.
If you are curious to discover further information about Crespino del Lamone Station, you can deepen your reading thanks to the recommended books in the bibliography and take a trip to Tuscany's Romagna region for a personal visit. Happy travels!
