Circumflegrea railway | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | in use | ||
Locale | Campania, Italy | ||
Service | |||
Type | Commuter rail | ||
Operator(s) | EAV | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1963 (full system completed 1986) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 27.042 km (16.803 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 3 kV DC | ||
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The Circumflegrea railway (sometimes also known as Line 5[1]) is a commuter railway line that connects Naples city centre with the northern Phlegraean Fields, a suburban area located west of the city. The line is operated by the Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV) company.