Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

FAL system map
Two FAL trains at Bari Centrale in 2016
Overview
Dates of operation	1991 (1991)–
Predecessor	Ferrovie Calabro Lucane [it]
Technical
Track gauge	950 mm (3 ft 1+3⁄8 in)
Length	183 kilometres (114 mi)

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) is a railway company in Italy. It was created in 1991 when Ferrovie Calabro Lucane [it] was split into two companies, and became fully independent in 2001. It owns and operates 183 kilometres (114 mi) in the regions of Apulia and Basilicata.

History

Ferrovie Calabro Lucane [it] was founded in 1915.^[1] The company's network peaked with 765 kilometres (475 mi) of 950 mm (3 ft 1+3⁄8 in) track.^[2] In 1991, Ferrovie Calabro Lucane was split into two companies, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Ferrovie della Calabria [it].^[3]

Lines

The FAL's principal line [it] runs 72.6 kilometres (45.1 mi) from Bari Centrale to Matera Sud, in Matera. Another line [it] runs 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Altamura to Potenza. A short 7.7-kilometre (4.8 mi) branch runs from that line west to Avigliano.^[4]

Notes

References

• Harris, Ken, ed. (2004). Jane's World Railways, 2004-2005. Coulsdon, Surrey: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-2642-4.
• Kalla-Bishop, P. M. (1972). Italian Railroads. New York: Drake Publishers. ISBN 978-0-87749-144-6.

External links

• Official website