Ferrovia Circumetnea

The Ferrovia Circumetnea (roughly translated as "Railway around the Etna") is a narrow-gauge regional railway line in Sicily. It was constructed from 1889 to 1895.

Related Topics:
Etna - Narrow-gauge - Sicily - 1889 - 1895

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As the name suggests, the line (110 km in length) follows a route which almost encircles the Etna volcano.

Related Topics:
Etna - Volcano

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From its terminal in Catania the line starts off in a westward direction and loops around the Etna in

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a clockwise manner (as seen on a map), eventually reaching its other terminal at the seaside town of Riposto, approximately 28 km to the North/North-East of Catania.

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The original terminal was at the Central Railway Station of Catania, directly on the sea front.

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In recent years however, the section from there to Catania Borgo (4 km in length) was upgraded to

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standard gauge and moved underground for most of its length for use as a new metro

Related Topics:
Standard gauge - Metro

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(Metropolitana di Catania). Since then the terminal has moved to Catania Borgo.

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The Metropolitana and the Circumetnea are operated by the same company, which has its offices at Catania Borgo.

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The rolling stock in operation is vintage and the route is scenic.

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