The Councilor for Transport and Mobility of the Lazio Region Fabrizio Gherathe vice-president and councilor for economic development of the Lazio region, Roberta Angelillitogether with the president of Cotral Amalia Colaceci and the sole administrator of Astral Antonio Mallamo the events dedicated to the centenary of the Metromare line inaugurated today.
One hundred candles blown out and a new horizon: the historic Rome – Lido railway, today Metromare, celebrates its centenary, a century of history and connections that have marked the urban fabric of Rome and the city’s relationship with the sea. This milestone represents not only a moment of reflection on the past, but also an opportunity to look to the future.
The origins. Since its baptism in 1924, the Rome – Lido Railway has intertwined the lives of millions of Romans and visitors, connecting the city center to the Lido of Ostia.
These tracks have witnessed historical events, the social changes and urban evolution of Rome over the decades, constituting the connection between the Capital and its sea.
The history of the railway begins in 1899, when the first project to connect the capital to the Ostia coast was presented by Stfer, with the idea of creating a railway line that would facilitate access to the sea and contribute to the tourist and residential development of the area.
After several revisions of the project, construction work officially began in December 1918, in a period of great turmoil and urban development for Rome.
The construction of the railway, strongly desired by the engineer Paolo Orlando, it required the use of advanced construction techniques and the commitment of numerous workers.
Finally, on August 10, 1924, the Rome – Lido di Ostia railway was inaugurated, marking the beginning of an era of direct connection between the center of Rome and the coast. It immediately became popular and allowed the Romans the possibility of accessing the sea.
Metromare. In July 2022 the regional companies Cotral and Astral took over the management of the line and the Rome – Lido became Metromare with the aim of redeveloping the service provided to citizens through huge investments for the renewal of the fleet and infrastructure.
To celebrate this important anniversary, a series of initiatives and events are planned:
- Photo exhibition. “One Hundred Years of Stories”. AND an exhibition on the history of the line which, through iconic images, anecdotes and objects from the past, tells the long history of the railway, since its construction. The exhibition, set up in the headquarters of the Roma Tre University of Ostia, via Bernardino da Monticastro 1, will be open to the public from 22 June to 30 July on weekdays, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
- Campaign of comunicationCurated by the communication agency Super Humans, it is a multi-subject campaign that aims to evoke the memories that bind passengers to the railway throughout its long history, thus celebrating the link that this line has with the daily lives of citizens.
- Dock set-up. A journey through time awaits passengers at Porta San Paolo station, with a setting that brings back the charm of the 1920s, the golden decade of the railway, celebrating the style of a bygone era.
- Projection Mapping. A visual spectacle that illuminates the facade of the historic Porta San Paolo station to celebrate this important birthday.
- Photobook. A volume, created in collaboration with the FS foundation, which traces the most significant stages of the evolution of the line through evocative images, offering a glimpse into the future.
- Guided tours. The thematic trips “Between Rome and the sea: memories of the railway that will be” offer a unique opportunity to explore the history of the Metromare railway. The bloggers of Odissea Quotidiana, experts in the history of Roman public transport, will accompany visitors to discover the line on a journey from Porta San Paolo station to Ostia, where it will be possible to visit the “One Hundred Years of Stories” exhibition. To participate you will need to book by filling out the form available at this link https://forms.gle/anuuQSr3fFjUUB7m8
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