Ferrovia Adriatico Sangritana

Ferrovia Adriatico Sangritana S.p.A
Società per azioni
Predecessor Ferrovie Adriatico Appenino
Founded 11 April 2000
Headquarters Lanciano, Italy
Area served
 Abruzzo, Italy
Products Public transport
Passenger railway transport
Number of employees
 360 [1]
Website sangritana.it

Ferrovia Adriatico Sangritana (FAS), also known as Ferrovia Sangritana is a private transport company of Italy operating train services in the Abruzzo region. The company is owned by the region of Abruzzo. The company is a railway undertaking and an infrastructure manager. The company was previously known as Ferrovie Adriatico Appenino.

As a railway company, the company extends its interest in the freight sector serving as a carrier even outside of their own network on the routes of RFI. The company has also taken over the management of provincial and inter-regional bus services. The company also manages some important industrial and port connections in the province of Abruzzo.

Lines

Sangritana railway

The company manages the Sangritana railway. A new line was built between San Vito and Lanciano, which meant the old line with many curves was closed. The new line also means direct trains can operate from Lanciano to Pescara. The line between Lanciano and Castel di Sangro is currently closed, waiting to be rebuilt.

Saletti-Archi railway

There is a branch line used for freight services transporting vans for Sevel between Fossacesia and Saletti. A line is under construction from Saletti to Archi, which will connect with the Sangritana railway.

Train services

The company provides local rail services between Lanciano, San Vito, Pescara, Termoli and Giulianova, with a branch to Teramo.

Fleet

Class Image Cars per set Type Top speed Number Builder Built
km/h mph
ALn 776 1 Diesel multiple unit 150 93 5 Fiat Ferroviaria 1985-1987, 1990-1991
ALe 01 1 Electric multiple unit 75 47 10 OMS/TIBB 1955-1960
ALe 056 2 Electric multiple unit 150 93 5 La Brugeoise et Nivelles 1956-
ALe 501 3 Electric multiple unit 160 99 4 Alstom 2005
D.343 N/A Diesel locomotive 130 81 3 OM, Sofer, Omeca 1967-1970
DE 500 N/A Diesel locomotive 75 47 2 TIBB 1977
D.752 N/A Diesel locomotive 100 62 8 CKD 1973-1976
22-25 N/A Electric locomotive 45 28 4 TIBB 1924-1925
E.483 N/A Electric locomotive 140 87 2 Bombardier 2012

Depots

References

  1. ↑ About the company
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