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| Transport in Calabria | |
|---|---|
| Name | Transport in Calabria |
| Native name | Trasporti in Calabria |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Major roads | Autostrada A2, Strada Statale 106 |
| Major rail | Ferrovia Jonica, Ferrovia Tirrenica, Cosenza–Catanzaro line |
| Major ports | Gioia Tauro, Reggio Calabria, Crotone, Vibo Valentia |
| Airports | Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme, Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria, Aeroporto di Crotone |
| Operator | Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, ANAS |
Transport in Calabria Calabria's transport network connects the Italian regions of Puglia, Basilicata, Campania and the island of Sicily through road, rail, maritime and air links that serve cities such as Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Cosenza, Lamezia Terme and Crotone. The geography of the Apennine Mountains, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea shapes corridors like the Autostrada A2 and the Strada Statale 106, while ports such as Gioia Tauro and airports including Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme are pivotal for freight and passenger flows.
Calabria's network interfaces with national systems managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, ANAS and regional authorities of Regione Calabria; it intersects trans-European corridors such as the TEN-T and links to Mediterranean routes used by operators like Grimaldi Group, Moby Lines, Corsica Ferries and Caronte & Tourist. Key urban nodes include Reggio Calabria Centrale railway station, Lamezia Terme Centrale railway station and Cosenza railway station, while industrial and logistics hubs such as the Gioia Tauro Container Terminal and the Port of Crotone handle container, Ro-Ro and bulk traffic.
The highway spine is the Autostrada A2 (formerly A3), connecting Salerno through Potenza to Reggio Calabria, with major state roads like the Strada Statale 106 Jonica along the Ionian coast and the Strada Statale 18 Tirrena Inferiore on the Tyrrhenian side; these routes link provincial capitals Vibo Valentia, Cosenza and Catanzaro and intersect with provincial roads managed by Anas and municipal authorities in towns such as Siderno, Tropea, Scilla and Pizzo. Freight corridors serve industrial areas near Rosarno and the Policoro-adjacent zones, while the road network supports tourism to destinations like Capo Vaticano, Scilla Castle and Sila National Park.
Calabria's railways include the coastal Ferrovia Tirrenica on the Tyrrhenian side and the Ferrovia Jonica on the Ionian side, plus mountain connections such as the Cosenza–Catanzaro Lido railway and the historic Paola–Cosenza railway operated by Ferrovie della Calabria and integrated with Trenitalia regional services; major stations include Reggio Calabria Centrale, Lamezia Terme Centrale and Cosenza. Long-distance trains run on corridors linking Naples and Rome with Reggio Calabria and ferry connections to Messina, while regional services connect communities like Locri, Soverato, Amantea and Molo Beverello-adjacent ports. Rolling stock and infrastructure projects involve suppliers such as Alstom, Hitachi Rail and maintenance depots coordinated with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and local transport authorities.
Major ports include the Port of Gioia Tauro, the Port of Reggio Calabria, the Port of Crotone and the Port of Vibo Valentia Marina; these handle container terminals, Ro-Ro services, passenger ferries and fishing fleets operating with companies such as Grimaldi Group, Grandi Navi Veloci, Tirrenia and SNAV. Ferry routes connect Villa San Giovanni to Messina across the Strait of Messina, while seasonal services call at tourist points like Stromboli, Lipari (Aeolian Islands) and Taormina on Sicily; port authorities cooperate with the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ionio and the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Meridionale for safety and logistics.
The principal airport is Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme, an international gateway with carriers including ITA Airways and low-cost operators such as Ryanair and easyJet connecting to Rome–Fiumicino, Milan–Malpensa, London Heathrow and other European hubs; secondary airports are Aeroporto dello Stretto (Reggio Calabria) and Aeroporto di Crotone. Air cargo and charter services support exports from agro-industrial zones near Catanzaro Lido and the Vallo di Diano-proximate valleys, with ground handling by companies linked to ENAC regulations and regional development plans promoted by Regione Calabria.
Urban transit includes bus networks operated by companies such as Ferrovie della Calabria, Autolinee Federico, SAF and municipal operators in Reggio Calabria, Cosenza and Lamezia Terme; suburban rail and tram-train concepts have been proposed linking Cosenza with the University of Calabria and the Sila plateau. Intermodal hubs facilitate connections with intercity buses to Naples, Bari and Rome while mobility services incorporate demand-responsive transit, park-and-ride at stations like Lamezia Terme Centrale and cycling initiatives near Pizzo Calabro and Catanzaro Lido promoted by EU cohesion funds administered through Commission of the European Union programmes.
Recent and planned projects include upgrades to the Autostrada A2 carriageway, modernization of the Ferrovia Jonica signaling systems, deepening and expansion of container handling at Gioia Tauro Container Terminal and airport terminal enhancements at Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme; funding comes from national instruments and European Investment Bank loans, cohesion policy funds from the European Commission and involvement by contractors such as Astaldi and Salini Impregilo (Webuild). Cross-strait initiatives concerning a potential fixed link across the Strait of Messina have engaged stakeholders like Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti and regional administrations; projects emphasize resilience against seismic risk in the Calabrian Arc and adaptation to climate impacts affecting coastal roads near Scilla, Tropea and the Gulf of Squillace.
Category:Transport in Italy Category:Calabria