Lecce–Otranto railway

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Lecce–Otranto railway

The Lecce–Otranto railway is an Italian 47-kilometre (29-mile) long railway line, that connects Lecce with Zollino, Maglie and Otranto. The route operates through the region of Apulia.

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Lecce–Otranto railway
Overview
Statusin use
OwnerRFI
LocaleItaly
Termini
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)Ferrovie del Sud Est
History
OpenedIn stages between 1868 (1868) and 1872 (1872)
Technical
Line length47 km (29 mi)
Number of tracksSingle track
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

km
0
Lecce
5
San Cesario di Lecce
9
San Donato di Lecce
12
Galugnano
16
Sternatia
19
Zollino
24
Corigliano d'Otranto
26
Melpignano
29
Maglie
35
Bagnolo del Salento
37
Cannole
41
Giurdignano
47
Otranto
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History

The line was opened in stages between 1868 and 1872.[1]

Usage

The line is used by the following service(s):

  • Local services (Treno regionale) Lecce–Zollino–Nardo–Gallipoli
  • Local services (Treno regionale) Zollino– Maglie–Tricase–Gagliano
  • Local services (Treno regionale) Maglie–Otranto

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