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June 15, 2026 | High-speed

Turning Europe into a domestic market

Italian State Railways (FS) is setting its sights on becoming Europe’s leading high-speed operator by expanding into neighbouring markets and boosting cross-border services. FS International CEO, Luigi Corradi, exclusively reveals the operator’s ambitious strategy for growth to Kevin Smith.

February 3, 2025 | Technology

FS and Almaviva to offer digital solutions for transport and logistics

Sagitta consortium is targeting projects in Italy and markets around the world.

November 11, 2022 | Fleet

FS plans €2.5bn investment in freight fleet

This includes the purchase of 400 new locomotives.

October 7, 2020 | News

FS issues tender for track doubling project in Sicily

ITALIAN State Railways (FS) has issued a call for tenders in the Official Journal of the European Union for a track doubling project on the Messina - Catania main line in Sicily.

April 1, 2020 | Financial

FS maintains medium-term plans despite coronavirus

ITALIAN State Railways (FS) says it is continuing to pursue its medium-term goals, despite the impact of coronavirus.

October 14, 2019 | Europe

FS sets its sights on new horizons

Despite Italy’s current political turmoil, Italian State Railways (FS) is forging ahead with a massive €58bn five-year investment programme as it aims to transform itself into a global multimodal player. David Briginshaw analyses FS’ plans and considers the potential impact of the strategy at home and abroad.

April 18, 2019 | Financial

FS board approves €1.75bn bond issue

THE board of Italian State Railways (FS) has approved a €1.75bn bond issue, which will be used to finance investment in new infrastructure and rolling stock.

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