Location
Monte S. Biagio (Latina) Italy
Year
2017/2019
Client
RFI - FS Group
Dimensions
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Introduction and historical background
The detailed design addressed the entire Monte San Biagio–Terracina Mare railway station, with the goal of bringing the infrastructure into full compliance with accessibility standards. The works involved the platforms, the station building and the surrounding areas, and included, among the main interventions, the demolition of the existing overpass and the construction of a new pedestrian underpass.
Both platforms were raised to a height of 55 cm above the rail level to facilitate boarding and ensure accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Tactile paving for visually impaired users was installed, along with new steel and Alucobond platform shelters and an upgraded lighting system to improve safety during evening hours.
The first platform extends for approximately 380 metres, while the second measures about 312 metres. The level difference with the surrounding areas has been overcome through ramps with a maximum gradient of 8%, in compliance with current regulations.
The station building has been comprehensively renovated, with the restoration of its façades, the raising of the ground-floor level, and updated signage in accordance with railway standards. In addition, the overall station redevelopment project includes the reorganisation of its external forecourt, with a new internal traffic layout designed to improve access and reduce the impact on traffic along the nearby Appian Way.
The project has transformed the station into a more modern, secure, and inclusive space, incorporating technical and architectural solutions that cater to all users.
Design
Demolition
Construction
Structural and technical testing
Demolition of the overpass and construction of the pedestrian underpass
Among the key improvements of the Monte San Biagio-Terracina Mare railway station was the replacement of the old pedestrian overpass with a modern underpass, aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility, and harmonizing with the station’s redesigned layout.
The overpass was dismantled through shoring and cutting operations, assisted by an 800-ton crane, effectively removing an outdated barrier to accessibility.
In its place, a pedestrian underpass was constructed using the push-box method, without interrupting railway traffic. The underpass features ramps and tactile paths to ensure full accessibility.
The upgrade enhances station mobility, ensuring safer, smoother, and fully inclusive passage for all passengers.
