Milano Rogoredo railway station

Milano Rogoredo railway station is a major railway hub in the southeastern part of Milan, Italy. It serves as a critical junction for high-speed, intercity, and regional rail traffic, connecting lines to Bologna, Genoa, and Piacenza. The station is integrated with the Milan Metro and is a key node in the Lombardy regional transport network, undergoing significant redevelopment in the 21st century.

History

The station's origins date to 1862 with the opening of the original stop on the Milan–Bologna railway, a vital artery of the nascent Kingdom of Italy. Its strategic importance grew with the completion of the Milan–Genoa railway, making it a pivotal junction. The station was significantly modernized in 1991, with a new building designed by renowned architect Angelo Mangiarotti to handle increasing traffic from the developing Porta Romana area. A major transformation commenced in the 2000s in conjunction with the Expo 2015 world fair, leading to a complete reconstruction of the passenger hall and the integration of the new Line 3 terminus, which opened in 2015. This redevelopment was part of broader urban regeneration projects for the Santa Giulia district.

Station layout

The station features a large, modern passenger hall with commercial spaces and direct access to the Milan Metro. It is equipped with ten through tracks, eight of which serve passenger platforms. The layout is designed as a multi-level interchange: the main concourse is at street level, with underground levels for the Milan Metro Line 3 and its depot. The tracks are arranged to efficiently separate flows of Trenitalia's Frecciarossa and Frecciargento high-speed services, Trenord regional trains, and long-distance Intercity services. The station's design by Angelo Mangiarotti is noted for its use of reinforced concrete and geometric forms.

Services

Milano Rogoredo is a primary stop for Trenitalia's Frecciarossa high-speed trains on the Milan–Bologna–Florence–Rome–Naples corridor, serving cities like Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples. It is also served by Frecciargento services to Venice and Frecciabianca trains. Regional services operated by Trenord connect to destinations across Lombardy, including Pavia, Lodi, Cremona, Piacenza, and Mantua. The station is a terminus for several Milan suburban railway lines (S1, S2, S12, S13), and is the southern terminus of the Milan Metro Line 3.

Connections

The station functions as a major multimodal interchange. Direct underground connection is provided to the Milan Metro Line 3, offering access to the city centre and northern districts. Numerous ATM surface bus and tram lines serve the local area, including routes to the University of Milan, San Donato Milanese, and Linate Airport. The station is a key node in the Lombardy regional transport plan, facilitating transfers between national rail, regional rail, metro, and local bus services. Its location near the A1 and A7 motorways also supports intermodal travel.

In popular culture

The station and its surrounding area have been featured in several Italian films and television series, often depicted as a backdrop of transit and urban periphery. It was notably used as a filming location for scenes in the popular RAI television series Romanzo criminale - La serie. The station's modern architecture and role as a gateway to Milan have also made it a subject in contemporary discussions on Italian infrastructure and urban development in media such as Il Corriere della Sera and Domus.

Category:Railway stations in Milan Category:Railway stations opened in 1862