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Calabria railway infrastructure and service issues

Overview

Discussions have emerged regarding the development of railway infrastructure in Calabria to improve mobility for the Ionian region. A central debate involves choosing between two technical solutions for a bypass south of Sibari: a more economical ‘lunetta’ proposed by RFI and a larger ‘bretella’ deviation track. Proponents of the bypass suggest a wide-radius deviation could reduce travel times between Crotone and Paola from three hours to just over two hours.

In the interim, the railway line between Crotone and Sibari faces service disruptions. Starting September 13, 2026, train services are scheduled to be suspended and replaced by buses. This transition to road transport has drawn criticism from locals, as the return to bus services coincides with the resumption of school and work schedules.

Entities

Crotone · Sibari · Calabria · Trenitalia · RFI

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Crotone-Sibari railway line to suspend train services for replacement buses

    Train services on the Crotone-Sibari line in Calabria will be suspended starting September 13, 2026, forcing commuters and students to use replacement buses.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Railway infrastructure debate in Calabria over Sibari bypass

    A debate persists over whether a railway bypass or a cheaper 'lunetta' solution should be implemented near Sibari to reduce travel times between Crotone and Paola in Calabria.

Sources

calabriareportage.it · crotonenews.com · crotoneok.it · ildispaccio.it · lanovitaonline.it · salernitananews.it · strettoweb.com · travel.fanpage.it