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Rail investment of €100million outlined. Long distance trains may require green pass under new green pass scope

Italy launches €100bn rail investment

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has unveiled a major infrastructure programme aimed at transforming rail travel between 2025 and 2029. The Strategic Rail Plan, announced by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Group), includes a rail investment of €100 billion and focuses on modernising rail networks, improving stations and expanding sustainable transport options. The government sees the rail system as […]

European Sleeper Amsterdam to Milan route. Image credit: European Sleeper

European Sleeper to launch night train to Milan

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Sleeper will expand its night train network with a new service to Milan. The route is scheduled to launch in June 2026.

la dolce vita orient express - luxury train travel. Image courtesy of Accor

La Dolce Vita train departs on debut journey

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, the La Dolce Vita Orient Express departed Rome’s Ostiense station for its first official journey, offering passengers a luxury rail experience through the Tuscan countryside.

Brussels-Venice Night Train Blocked at Italian Border

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The maiden voyage of the European Sleeper night train from Brussels to Venice was unexpectedly halted at the Italian border, forcing passengers to transfer to another train to complete their journey.

Padlock Found on Montagnana Station Cable

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

RFI technicians discovered a heavy padlock on the electric cable of the second track at Montagnana station in Padua. Police stated the padlock could have damaged the train’s pantograph, potentially causing significant disruptions.

Frecciarossa from Trenitalia. Image credit: Trenitalia

Trenitalia: among Europe’s best but room for improvement

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent ranking by Transport & Environment (T&E) has evaluated 27 European rail operators, and Trenitalia stands out as one of the best performers.

Renfe acquires 33% stake in Arenaways. Photo credit: Johannes Plenio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photo-of-train-rail-1165994/

Renfe expands into Italy with stake in Arenaways

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Spain’s national rail operator, Renfe, is set to enter the Italian market after acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holdings, the parent company of the Turin-based private rail operator Arenaways.

New European Sleeper train to Venice from brussels. Image shows aerial view of Venice. Photo By: @karamintheworld [IG]

New European Sleeper Night Train to Connect Brussels to Venice

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Starting on 5 February 2025, the European Sleeper night train will offer a spectacular route connecting winter sports and city destinations from the North Sea to the Adriatic.

Arenaways to open two train routes in Piedmonte, including the Saluzzo track. Saluzzo pictured during winter with Monviso snow-capped mountian in the background

Arenaways to reopen train routes in Piedmonte

May 28, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian private operator Arenaways has secured a public service obligation (PSO) contract in the Piedmont region. CEO Matteo Arena shared this news with Railway Gazette International on May 21. On 27th March, Piedmont signed a 10-year PSO contract. It starts on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2034. Arena explained the contracts were […]