Bologna Central
This station, opened in 1864, is the main station in the city of Bologna, Italy. It has a total of 27 boarding platforms, 4 of which are for high-speed trains. The station is divided into two sectors, the oldest, with the original architecture of the architect Gaetano Ratti, and the high-speed station sector, with access to the Marconi Express.
// Accessibility
The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There are elevators for the passage tunnels, in the basement, and there is an assistance space for passengers who need it, called “SaleBlu”. The entire station has tactile flooring from the outside to the boarding platforms. The station has audible and visual warnings.
Marconi Express
This service connects Marconi Airport to Bologna Central Station. It works with 3 trains that run on a monorail line and reach 70km/h, in addition to offering Wi-Fi on board. This service has three stations: Marconi Airport, Lazzaretto and Bologna Central.
Despite starting service in 2018, some technical issues led to a pause until February 2022.
// Accessibility
The stations are accessible by elevator or direct access ramps. The trains do not require the use of ramps or assistance. The stations have tactile flooring. Trains have audible and visual announcements on board.