Lucca Railway Station, Lucca

The Lucca Railway Station is the principal railway hub of the city of Lucca, located in the Tuscany region of central Italy. Opened on 29 September 1846, the station is an important stop along the Viareggio–Florence railway and serves as a junction for regional train lines connecting Pisa and Aulla. Despite its significance within Lucca, the most important railway station in the province is situated in Viareggio.

The station’s passenger building was designed by engineer Enrico Pohlmeyer, who was responsible for the general plan, and Lucchese architect Giuseppe Pardini, who created the architectural elevations. The resulting structure features an elegant and refined façade, adorned with a double row of arches that provide a sense of lightness to the building. Despite some modifications over the years, the station has retained its original 19th-century charm.

Historically, the square in front of the station served as the terminal for the Lucca–Ponte a Moriano tramway, operational from 1884 until its closure in 1932. The tramway's urban section utilized an underground gallery beneath the city walls, known as the Cairoli sortie, which remains visible today. Another tramway, the Lucca-Monsummano line, electrified and operating on a metric gauge track, had a stop near the station before being permanently decommissioned in 1957.

Recent developments include the construction of a new cycle-pedestrian underpass, initiated on 22 May 2023, to enhance connectivity between Piazzale Ricasoli and the station, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety and traffic flow. The Lucca Railway Station also offers a range of facilities, including a bar inside the building for travelers' convenience. Outside, designated areas for buses and taxi cabs ensure seamless connectivity with the rest of the city and surrounding regions.