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Last update: 26 July 2010.
(Villach -) Arnoldstein ÖBB - Tarvisio Boscoverde FS (- Udine): [E*] At Tarvisio Boscoverde there is a dead section in the catenary; a diesel shunting locomotive propels electric locomotives back to their end of the station. The only trains that cross the border are the overnight services, which are worked by ÖBB as far as Tarvisio Boscoverde; the one remaining EC train each way was withdrawn at the December 2009 timetable change.
(Villach - Lienz -) Weitlanbrunn ÖBB - San Candido/Innichen FS (- Fortezza/Franzensfeste): [E*] ÖBB works to San Candido/Innichen, where the supply voltage changes. There are a small number of ÖBB through trains between Innsbruck and Lienz via Fortezza.
(Innsbrück -) Brennersee ÖBB - Brenner/Brennero FS (- Fortezza/Franzensfeste): [E*] ÖBB works to Brenner/Brennero, where the supply voltage changes. There are a small number of ÖBB through trains between Innsbruck and Lienz via Fortezza.
Last update: 18 February 2008.
Modane SNCF - Bardonecchia FS (- Torino): [E*] FS works to Modane, with locomotives operating at reduced power under SNCF 1500V catenary. There are plans for FS locomotives to work freight to and from St Jean de Maurienne, and both SNCF and FS have acquired dual-voltage or multi-system locomotives for use on freight between Lyon and Torino. Multi-system TGVs operate between Paris and Milano.
(Nice -) Vievola SNCF - Limone FS (- Cuneo): [D] FS works to Tende, with most trains continuing to Nice or Ventimiglia. FS diesel railcars ALn663.1195-1204 are fitted with SNCF VACMA signalling equipment for operation to Nice. Although the line is in France, there are few SNCF workings between Breil-sur-Roya and Tende, and none north thereof.
Breil-sur-Roya SNCF - Olivetta S Michele FS (- Ventimiglia): [D] FS works to Breil-sur-Roya.
(Nice -) Menton-Garavan SNCF - Ventimiglia FS: [E*] SNCF works to Ventimiglia. The line from Marseille is electrified at 25kV 50Hz, but Ventimiglia station itself is 1500V dc. This system can be used by both the SNCF dual-system locomotives that operate in the area and FS 3kV dc stock.
Last update: 22 October 2008.
Gorizia Centrale FS - Vrtojba S (- Nova Gorica): [D] FS works to Nova Gorica. Freight only, except for summer special trains - see Slovenia Obscure Services.
(Trieste -) Villa Opicina FS - Kreplje S (- Nova Gorica): [D] Freight only. S works to Villa Opicina.
(Trieste -) Villa Opicina FS - Sezana S (- Ljubljana): [E] S works to Villa Opicina.
Last update: 18 February 2008.
(Domodossola -) Iselle di Trasquera FS - Brig SBB: [E*] SBB and BLS work to Domodossola, where electric locomotives are shunted back to their own end of the station. Through freight trains change locomotive in sidings adjacent to Domodossola station. Those requiring remarshalling are worked to and from Domodossola Smistamento by SBB and BLS via an independent line electrified at 15kV 16.7Hz. FS owns the railway to Iselle di Trasquera, but operates no trains. Electrification equipment is to Italian design, with typical tubular masts, but energised at 15 kV 16.7 Hz.
(Domodossola -) Ribellasca SSIF - Camedo FART (- Locarno): [E] This metre-gauge railway is operated as a single entity by Societa Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie (SSIF, Italian company) and Ferrovie autolinee regionali ticinesi (FART, Swiss company), with through electric multiple units from end to end.
(Luino -) Pino-Tronzano FS - Ranzo-S Abbondio FFS (- Cadenazzo): [E*] FFS works to Luino, providing the only service at several stations in Italy. There are no through passenger trains at Luino.
(Cantello - Valmorea -) Ponte Lanza - Santa Margherita (- Stabio - Mendrisio): [D] Club del San Gottardo has operated a summer tourist service over this section of the former Ferrovia Mendrisio-Stabio since 1993.
(Milano -) Como S Giovanni FS - Chiasso FFS (- Lugano): [E*] FS works to Chiasso. Incoming locomotives are shunted off their trains, and there is no switching.
(Milano -) Cucciago FS - Chiasso FFS (- Lugano): [E*] (Como avoiding line) FS works to Chiasso. Incoming locomotives are shunted off their trains, and there is no switching.
Tirano RhB - Campocologno RhB (- St.Moritz): [E] This is the Rhätische Bahn metre gauge line, worked exclusively by that company.
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