Ancona railway station

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Ancona railway station, also known as Ancona Centrale, is located in Ancona, the capital of the Marche region in Italy, and is operated by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS). The station was opened on November 17, 1861, following the completion of the Bologna-Ancona railway line. Its original structure was damaged during World War II but later rebuilt.

The station features a two-story building with Trenitalia offices on the upper floor. It is situated at Piazza Rosselli and near the city's docks. The site includes cafes, a newsagent, retail stores, and an Indian restaurant located nearby that stays open late. Ancona railway station is part of the Adriatic Railway network and connects to Ancona Marittima via a junction.

As a major transportation hub, Ancona railway station serves long-distance trains, including high-speed (Freccia and Frecciabianca), Intercity day and overnight, and regional services. It links cities such as Milan, Turin, Venice, Bologna, Rome, Florence, Naples, and Foggia, among others. The station also offers connections to nearby destinations like Pesaro, Rimini, Ravenna, Ascoli Piceno, Macerata, Fabriano, Foligno, Loreto, Senigallia, Pescara, and other regional centers.

The station's photo gallery and external links provide additional resources for further exploration of its history and significance in Italy's rail transport network.