Sant'Anna funicular
{{short description|Funicular railway in the Italian city of Genoa, connecting Piazza Portello to Corso Magenta}}
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File:Funicolare Sant Anna 01.jpg
The Sant'Anna funicular ({{langx|it|Funicolare Sant'Anna}}) is a funicular railway in the Italian city of Genoa connecting the Piazza Portello, on the edge of the historic city centre, to the Corso Magenta. The line is one of several true funiculars in the city, including the Zecca–Righi funicular and the Quezzi funicular, although the Principe–Granarolo rack railway is also sometimes erroneously described as a funicular.
History
The funicular was opened in 1891, and was initially water-driven, with water filling a ballast tank under the carriage at the top station, and emptying at the bottom. The line was converted to electric operation in 1980, and was again modernized in 1991 following a fire that destroyed the top station.{{cite web | url = http://www.amt.genova.it/rete_e_orari/funicolare_sant_anna.asp | title = Funicolare Sant'Anna | language = Italian | publisher = AMT Genova | accessdate = 2015-05-27}}
From 1 December 2021 it has been free to use courtesy of the Municipality of Genoa and AMT.{{Cite web |title=Mobilità sostenibile, prolungata fino al 31 luglio la gratuità di metro e impianti verticali |date=30 March 2022 |url=https://www.amt.genova.it/amt/mobilita-sostenibile-prolungata-fino-al-31-luglio-la-gratuita-di-metro-e-impianti-verticali/ |access-date=2022-05-18 |language=it-IT}}
Operation
The line is currently managed by AMT Genova, and has the following parameters:{{cite web | url = http://www.funimag.com/funimag07/GENOVA03.HTM | title = The funiculars of Genova - Funicolare Sant'Anna (Piazza Portello - Corso Magenta) | publisher = Funimag | accessdate = 2015-05-27 }}
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| Number of cars
|2 |
| Number of stops
|2 |
| Configuration
|Single track with passing loop |
| Track length
|{{convert|357|m|0}} |
| Track gauge
|{{RailGauge|1200mm}} |
| Rise
|{{convert|54|m|ft|abbr=on}} |
| Gradient
|15.33% (average); 17% (maximum) |
| Capacity
|30 passengers per train |
| Maximum speed
|{{convert|4|m/s}} |
See also
References
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External links
- {{commonscat-inline|Funicolare Sant'Anna|Sant'Anna funicular}}
- [https://www.amt.genova.it/amt/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SITO-TETTO-della-citt%C3%A0-INGLESE.pdf Brochure on all lifts, funicular & rack railways in Genoa]
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Category:Former water-powered funicular railways converted to electricity
Category:Funicular railways in Italy
Category:Railway lines in Liguria
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