Railway stations in Italy
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Most railway stations in Italy are maintained and operated by RFI, a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Group. A minor part of them are operated by private and regional companies, conceded by the state.
Stations by region
Lists of railway stations in Italy by region.
Classification
RFI classifies stations into Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze categories.
Platinum
Major stations with over 6,000 passengers per day. As major interchanges they will have many departures and arrivals daily, and will be served by high-speed/long-distance services. They are the principal stations for the Italian cities they serve. They have the highest commercial potential (both fares and revenue from on-site merchants).
Gold
Gold stations have high traffic levels. These include major urban inter-changes and stations serving large towns.
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