Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
The interurban trolleybus Lines T and V terminate at the San Remo Bus Station in the heart of the city.
( 2009 , RT Riviera Trasporti )
At the time of this photo trolleybus lines in San Remo were served with a mix of trolleybuses and diesel buses, with a preference given to the latter whenever possible. The urban Line U is hypothetically considered the primary trolleybus service, with most runs operated by trolleybuses. Nevertheless, bus substitutions were rampant.
( 2008 , RT Riviera Trasporti )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A Ventimiglia-bound interurban trolleybus in the San Remo city center. Almost all modern trolleybus lines replicate the former tram lines’ routing. The city’s main thoroughfare, Via Roma, however, is an exception, as trams used to run on the neighboring Corso Giacomo Matteotti.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus in-front of the former Main Railroad Station. In 2001 the railroad line was moved from the waterfront into the tunnel under the city.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
A tram approaches a stop in-front of the Main Railroad Station. Trams used to operate through the city center via Corso Giacomo Matteotti (straight ahead in this photo). A modern trolleybus line bears rightward, toward Via Roma. The Main Railroad Station building remains outside the frame, to the viewer’s right.
( 1930s , Postcard, Antonio Verde collection )
The remains of the former one-way westbound trolleybus line on Corso Giacomo Matteotti. The line was removed in 2009 due to creation of a pedestrian area. This was a substitute line used whenever the main trolleybus line on Via Roma was closed for public events. Corso Giacomo Matteotti was also the site of the former tramway line through the city center. The former Main Railroad Station building is visible in the background, behind the palm trees.
( 2009 , RT Riviera Trasporti )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
While the urban trolleybus Line U operates through Piazza Colombo, while the interurban Lines T and V originate at the Bus Station nearby. A trolleybus in this photo is about to turn left, toward Via Roma. The photo is centered on the overhead point at the base of the former one-way westbound trolleybus line via Corso Giacomo Matteotti (straight ahead). The line will be removed in 2009 due to creation of a pedestrian area.
( 2008 , RT Riviera Trasporti )
A former tram terminus in the San Remo city center. A tram on the left just arrived from Ospedaletti.
( Late 1910s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A San Remo-bound interurban trolleybus in the western part of the city.
( 29.06.2009 , Andrey Fursov )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
The 1709 features an old non-electronic destination sign.
( 09.07.2008 , Misha Vareshkin )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
The western terminus of the urban trolleybus Line U, which operates within the San Remo city limits only.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
The section of the line between Ospedaletti and Bordighera offers superb classic mountainous seaside views of the Italian Rivera - the ones the interurban trolleybus line is the most famous for.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus exits the tunnel on the section of the road between Ospedaletti and Bordighera. Trams never operated between these two towns due to steep grades.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A point of a split of a trolleybus line into two one-way segments in the eastern part of the Bordighera city center.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A point of a merge of the two one-way segments of a trolleybus line west of the Bordighera city center.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
All stops are made on request – note a passenger on the left waving down a trolleybus.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Diatto
The Bordighera – Ventimiglia tramway was one of the two tramway systems that are now covered by the modern interurban trolleybus network.
( 1920s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
At the time of this photo the Line V was operated by a mix of trolleybuses and diesel buses with strong emphasis on the latter. This was due to a severe damage to the Ventimiglia substation by flooding in 2008, which limited operations on the line to 4-5 trolleybuses, with no more than 2 trolleybuses allowed within the Ventimiglia section at any given time. In reality, however, the Line V was operated with no more than 2 or 3 trolleybuses (out of 7 vehicles scheduled to operate on weekdays).
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
An interurban trolleybus passes the administrative border between towns of Camporosso and Ventimiglia.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Diatto
Trams operated between Ventimiglia and Bordighera between 1901-1936.
( 1920s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
Diatto
( 1910s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
( 01.07.2007 , Andrew Grishen )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus operates via a one-way segment of the line in the Ventimiglia city center.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
An overhead short turn prior to the bridges over the Roia River allows for a turnaround in cases when bridges are threatened by the springtime swells of the river.
( 01.07.2007 , Andrew Grishen )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus approaches the Ventimiglia Terminus located on the west side of the Roia River via one of the two one-way bridges. The pictured modern bridge carries the westbound traffic.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus leaves the Ventimiglia Terminus on the west side of the Roia River via one of the two one-way bridges. The pictured older bridge carries the eastbound traffic.
( 02.07.2008 , Andrew Grishen )
Diatto
A Bordighera-bound tram leaves the Ventimiglia Terminus located on the west side of the Roia River.
( 1910s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
Diatto
Two Bordighera-bound trams leave the Ventimiglia Terminus located on the west side of the Roia River.
( 1920s , Postcard, Stefano Finauri collection )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus loop below the old town hilltop Ventimiglia quarters.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
( 01.07.2007 , Andrew Grishen )
Menarini 201 LF / Tibb
The pictured segment of Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi is the only spot in San Remo where the urban Line U deviates from the interurban lines’ routing. The interurban Line T operates via the neighboring Corso Orazio Raimondo. This low floor trolleybus is one of the four such vehicles acquired in 1988. Note that these were followed by the delivery of 14 high floor trolleybuses in 1991.
( 08.05.2008 , Filobergamo )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
An urban trolleybus in the eastern part of San Remo.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus crosses under a wirework at the entrance to the trolleybus Depot.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus approaches the eastern terminus of the urban Line U, which operates within the San Remo city limits only.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus enters a loop at the eastern terminus of the urban Line U.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
A trolleybus at the eastern terminus of the urban Line U.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
An interior layout reflects the interurban nature of the San Remo trolleybus network. It features additional seating and three doors (the high passenger-capacity variant of Bredabus 4001.12 trolleybus features four doors).
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
At the time of this photo the trolleybus line between San Remo and Taggia remained dormant for 6 years after being temporarily closed due to a succession of various road reconstruction projects. Two new traffic roundabouts were installed, however, the overhead still follows through via a straight move, thus reflecting the old road design.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
At the time of this photo the trolleybus line between San Remo and Taggia remained dormant for 6 years after being temporarily closed due to a succession of various road reconstruction projects. Two new traffic roundabouts were installed, however, the overhead still follows through via a straight move, thus reflecting the old road design.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
A brand new (at the time of this photo) segment of the trolleybus line to the new Taggia railroad station.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
At the time of this photo the trolleybus line between San Remo and Taggia remained dormant for 6 years. During this time the overhead on the Taggia line was newly rebuilt in some places.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
At the time of this photo the interurban Line T was operated with diesel buses only due to a succession of various road reconstruction projects.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
An overview of the Depot. Note a brand new Solaris T12 trolleybus.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG; Menarini 201 LF / Tibb; Bredabus 4001.12 / AEG
No more than a half of 15 trolleybuses were usually available for service on any given day at the time of this photo. This was due to a perpetual state of disrepair for many trolleybuses. Trolleybuses 1603 and 1705 (the two vehicles on the right) will never run again.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Solaris T12 / Cegelec
A brand new trolleybus awaits a permit to enter passenger service. At the time of this photo two trolleybuses of this type were delivered almost a year ago. This was followed by a cumbersome process of certification and a succession of equipment problems. At the given moment Solaris T12 trolleybus were out of service due to problems with air-conditioning units.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Solaris T12 / Cegelec
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Solaris T12 / Cegelec
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
Solaris T12 / Cegelec
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
FIAT 2411 Cansa / Menarini / CGE
A rebuilt historic trolleybus.
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
FIAT 2411 Cansa / Menarini / CGE
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
FIAT 2411 Cansa / Menarini / CGE
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
FIAT 2411 Cansa / Menarini / CGE
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )
FIAT 2411 Cansa / Menarini / CGE
( 09.07.2008 , Yury Maller )