Torre del Lago Puccini railway station

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Torre del Lago Puccinirailway station is a railway station on the Genoa-Pisa Railway, and serves the hamlet of the same name in the commune of Viareggio.

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History

Until 1939 the station was simply known as Torre Del Lago. In 2007 the station was rebuilt to include more parking.

Layout

The station is unstaffed. It has two platforms; the platform on the side of the station facing the hills is largely used for services to Pisa, whereas the other, on the side of the station facing the sea, is used for services towards La Spezia.

Between the 1930s and the 1980s, a branch line left the station to the west towards the Torre del Lago bogland, to serve the silicate mines.

Services

The station is served by regional Trenitalia services stipulated in an agreement with the Regione Toscana known as "Memorario".

Facilities

The station has

Interchanges

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Coordinates: 43°49′36″N10°17′26″E / 43.82663°N 10.29046°E / 43.82663; 10.29046

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