The new record attendance at the National Railway Museum in Pietrarsa in 2023—265 visitors—has also brought tangible benefits to the local economy. A significant increase in commercial activity in the areas surrounding the FS Foundation museum complex was generated by the growing influx of people attracted to the Museum.
It is estimated that over 500 businesses and companies have benefited from the revitalization of the entire area: hotels and restaurants, parking lots, and shops.
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Not to mention the employment opportunities offered to tour guides, artisans, and artists, and the increased business volume for private and public transport operators. Suffice it to say that, in the mobility sector, all scheduled Pietrarsa Express trains and Trenitalia regional trains ran fully booked during the Christmas Market period, making it the most convenient and accessible way to reach the site. The Pietrarsa Museum, in fact, is the only one with a train stop practically in front of its entrance gate.
Director Oreste Orvitti stated: "In light of the results achieved and the resulting benefits, it can be said that the Pietrarsa Railway Museum today represents a true cultural enterprise that brings employment, economic development, and well-being to the Neapolitan area."
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