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Questa linea fa scalo a Termini?

Does this line stop at Termini?

Pronunciation

'Scalo' — SCA-lo. Hard 'c' before 'a'; stress on the first syllable.

When to use it

Ask when planning a connection at Termini, which is the main rail and metro hub in Rome. You want to confirm your line passes through it.

What it means

'Fare scalo' is typically used for plane layovers (transit stop) but in this context it means to stop at or pass through a hub station. The more standard term is 'fermarsi a': 'Questa linea si ferma a Termini?' Both are understood.

Variations

Questa linea passa per Termini?

Does this line go through Termini?

More natural phrasing using 'passare per'.

Devo cambiare a Termini?

Do I need to change at Termini?

Asks whether Termini is a transfer point for you.

Termini è sulla linea A?

Is Termini on line A?

Checks which lines serve Termini. (Both A and B do.)

Mini Dialogue

— Questa linea fa scalo a Termini? — Sì, è la prossima fermata. — Posso prendere lì il regionale? — Sì, uscita centrale, binari al piano superiore.

— Does this line stop at Termini? — Yes, it's the next stop. — Can I take the regional train from there? — Yes, central exit, platforms on the upper level.

Cultural Note

Termini station in Rome serves both metro lines A and B, making it the only interchange point between them. It also connects to national rail, regional trains, airport buses, and numerous city bus lines — essentially Rome's transport nerve centre.