Milan, 24 May. All aboard the ‘Lomellina Express’. On Sunday 26 May the appointment is at 9.25 am at Milan Central Station, with the historic train heading to Pavia and Mortara. The trips that over the years have found considerable favor from the public are resuming: an initiative now in its eighth edition, promoted by the Department of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of the Lombardy Region in collaboration with the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Foundation and Fs Treni Turistici Italiani .
The ‘Lomellina Express’ takes travelers from Milan to Mortara through the landscapes of the Lombard countryside and the Ticino park. Once in Lomellina, users will have various tours available to discover the area including natural areas, castles, abbeys, typical gastronomy and farms immersed in the rice fields. The staff of the Italian Tourist Railways association will be present on board the train to assist travellers.
The journey will be on a train with an electric and steam locomotive, ‘Centoporte’ carriages from the 1930s, ‘Corbellini’ carriages from the 1950s and baggage compartment. The train will stop in Milan Rogoredo (arrival 9.37, departure 9.39) and Pavia (a. 10.12, p. 10.27). The arrival in Mortara is expected at 11.05.
For the return, departure from Mortara at 5.45 pm. Arrival in Pavia at 6.30pm, departure at 6.45pm; stop in Milano Rogoredo (19.14, p. 19.16), final destination in Milano Centrale at 19.30.
“The historic trains – explains the regional transport councilor, Franco Lucente – demonstrate that there is a great desire to discover Lombardy on board unique convoys, sitting comfortably in carriages of great charm. Thanks to the collaboration between the Lombardy Region and the Fs Foundation, every year thousands of people go to discover the itineraries and landscapes of our region through an authentic journey through time, aboard trains that have made the history of the Italian railways. In the name of gentle mobility and rail tourism particularly appreciated by travelers who immerse themselves in an experience with a high attractive, historical and cultural value. The success achieved in recent years by the Lomellina Express testifies to the effectiveness of the path undertaken with the Fs Foundation and FerrovieNord”.
After the journey on May 26th, the Lomellina Express will depart again on September 29th on the occasion of the ‘Welcome to Lomellina’ event and the Goose Salami Festival respectively. On historic trains it will always be possible to transport your bicycle on board for free using specially equipped luggage compartments. Tickets to travel on historic trains can be purchased on all Trenitalia sales channels, ticket offices, apps and the official website. Children up to 14 years travel for free.
To support the valorization activities of the historical heritage of the railway, as per the service contract, the Lombardy Region makes 600,000 euros available each year. Of this budget, approximately 300,000 euros are allocated to historic trains, operated by the Fs Foundation. The calendar this year includes 20 circulations. Among the main innovations introduced compared to the past, 2 vintage train circulations on the Milan-Brescia-Desenzano itinerary with departures scheduled for 9 June and 1 September, and from Milan to Genoa on 14 July and 3 November with the Etr 252 ‘Arlecchino’, the legendary electric train of the FS Foundation, symbol of Made in Italy and of the economic boom of the 60s.
Re-proposed, the most popular itineraries or Laveno Express: from Milan to discover Lake Maggiore. Next departures scheduled for Sunday 2 June, 8 September; Lario Express from Milan and Monza to Como and Lecco. Already carried out on Sunday 12 May, next appointment on 13 October; Sebino Express from Milan to Lake Iseo (Paratico). Already carried out on Sunday 19 May, next appointments on 16 June, 15 September and 20 October; Besanino Express from Milan to Besana, Molteno and Lecco. Departures scheduled for Sunday 22 September and 27 October.
Finally, two historic trains are planned on the Milan – Chiavenna route (Sunday 23 June) and between Milan and Cremona (Sunday 17 November, for the Torrone Festival). The complete circulation calendar and other information are available by consulting the website www.fondazionefs.it and the social channels of the FS Foundation on the main social networks.
