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Italian Rail Network (RFI)

March 11, 2026 | High-speed

SNCF says Italian high-speed path allocation insufficient

French operator argues that allocation made following competition investigation will not allow full execution of its business plan.

March 6, 2026 | High-speed

Next section of Naples - Bari high-speed line completed

18km section from Cancello to Frasso Telesino-Dugenta is now operational.

February 11, 2026 | Europe

FS launches new London-based consultancy

FS Advisory will draw on the expertise of Italian State Railways across infrastructure and operations.

November 4, 2025 | Technology

Italy unveils €20bn rail digitalisation strategy

Entire Trenitalia fleet to be fitted with ERTMS by 2030 under technology investment plan.

October 15, 2025 | Freight

RFI completes Genoa track quadrupling project

The two additional tracks separate long-distance services from local and regional trains.

August 19, 2025 | High-speed

Italian high-speed construction contract awarded

Civil works contract for Paola - Cosenza section of Salerno - Reggio Calabria high-speed line.

August 13, 2025 | Infrastructure

Italy’s Strait of Messina bridge project enters delivery phase

Final design approved for new road and rail bridge to connect Sicily with the mainland.

March 25, 2025 | High-speed

Italian infrastructure manager investigated

RFI suspected by competition authority of hindering SNCF’s attempts to enter Italian high-speed market.

February 26, 2025 | Infrastructure

TBM launched on southwestern Italian high-speed line

Machine is boring the 3km Saginara Tunnel on Lot 1A of the Salerno - Reggio Calabria project.

January 27, 2025 | Main line

Savigliano - Cuneo line reopens in Italy

Arenaways is operating the line under its first PSO contract, awarded by the Piemonte region.

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