Palermo Centrale railway station Palermo Centrale railway station Palermo Centrale is the main railway station of the Italian city of Palermo, capital of Sicily. It is one of the most important "FS" stations of Italy. Along with Catania Centrale, Messina Centrale and Syracuse it is one of the most important stations of its region. It is owned by the "Ferrovie dello Stato", the national rail company of Italy. The railway station, designed by the Italian architect Di Giovanni, was opened on 7 June 1886. Still 1941 it was characterized by a big roof with a structure in iron and glass, substituted in the early
Polizia di Stato protection and control of the road network, rescue operations and cooperation in the collection of traffic flow data. The "Polizia Ferroviaria", or "PolFer" for short, ensure the security of travelers and their belongings on trains and at stations plus the safety and control of dangerous goods. Railroad Police officers patrol, in particular, long-distance and night trains, and at stations in big cities where vagrants often accumulate. "Rete Ferroviaria Italiana" and other "Ferrovie dello Stato" companies co-operate fully with the railroad police in dealing with railway security for passengers. The "Polizia postale e delle comunicazioni", or "Polizia Postale" for short, investigates