Opened in 1856, it forms part of the Turin–Milan railway, and is also a junction station for two other lines, to Valenza and Pavia, respectively.

Vercelli railway station is situated at Piazza Roma, at the northwestern edge of the city centre.

[1] The passenger building is made up of three components: the central part has two levels and a large lobby consisting of five arches.

The single storey lateral wings spread symmetrically from the central part, and are smaller.

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