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July 20, 2026 | Infrastructure

Venosta Valley line electrification completed in Italy

New Alstom EMU fleet enters service between Merano and Malles in South Tyrol.

July 16, 2026 | Europe

Brescia breaks ground on light rail line

Construction of the 11.3km line is expected to be completed by 2031.

July 14, 2026 | News

Gianpiero Strisciuglio appointed FS CEO

Strisciuglio was previously CEO of Trenitalia.

July 3, 2026 | Infrastructure

Latest section of Naples - Bari project completed

The new section has already cut the journey time on the route.

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.

June 3, 2026 | Fleet

Italy authorises ETR 108 EMU

Eight-car Alstom EMU approved to operate at up to 200km/h.

May 14, 2026 | Financial

MerMec sells key divisions to Siemens

Transaction includes global diagnostics and data analytics and Italian wayside signalling businesses.

May 11, 2026 | Financial

Italy secures €500m fleet finance deal

20-year bond from Eurofima will finance rolling stock for Italian State Railways.

April 30, 2026 | Europe

Key breakthrough in Genoa - Milan project

Tunnels connecting the under-construction Genoa - Milan high-speed line to the existing Italian network have been excavated in Genoa.

April 22, 2026 | Freight

FS acquires stake in Italian freight operator

FS Logistix will purchase 30% of private Italian Railway Company (CFI).

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