The line was opened in stages between 1866 and 1875.[2]
Date
Section
3 June 1866
Reggio Calabria - Lazzaro
1 October 1868
Lazzaro - Bianco
28 February 1869
Taranto – Marconia
18 August 1869
Marconia – Trebisacce
6 March 1870
Trebisacce – Rossano
16 June 1870
Rossano – Cariati
1 February 1871
Bianco – Roccella Jonica
1 June 1874
Cariati – Crotone
20 May 1875
Catanzaro Lido – Monasterace
15 November 1875
Crotone – Catanzaro Lido
Developments
On 13 November 1989 the line between Taranto and Sibari was electrified. The line has also been electrified between Melito di Porto Salvo and Reggio Calabria to allow for the operation of a suburban service.
On 12 December 2010 Gabella Grande, Isola Capo Rizzuto, Marconia, San Leonardo di Cutro and Thurio stations were downgraded to halts. On the same date O.G.R di Saline Joniche, Pietrapaola and San Sosthenes stations closed.[3]
On 21 February 2013 the station serving Reggio Calabria Airport opened, linking it to the city. On 9 June 2013 the station Melito di Porto Salvo opened in Annà.
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