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News, insight and essential information about travelling by train around Italy.
Italy ‘split in two’ as Florence rail works restart
Train passengers in Italy were warned to expect cancellations and delays this week as a second round of maintenance work at Florence's central station gets underway.
The rail travel disruption to expect in Italy this summer
With planned works in Florence expected to cause major disruption to train travel across Italy this week, here are the other closures to watch out for in July and August.
How is Italo’s rail strike affecting travel in Italy on Thursday?
A nationwide walkout by staff of high-speed train company Italo was set to disrupt rail travel on Thursday, July 9th.
Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.
High-speed trains between Rome and Florence suspended this weekend
Rail links on the Rome-Florence line will be stopped on Sunday, with disruption to services expected to last until Tuesday April 14th.
Night train connecting Italy to Brussels to launch in September
Starting this autumn, a new sleeper train will link northern Italy's Milan to Brussels, with tickets starting at €50.
Italy adds more trains to coastal destinations for summer 2026
A new train service linking the Italian Riviera to Lombardy and Piedmont launches this week as the spring travel season begins.
Bookings open for Milan-Brussels night train
Slow-travel fans can now reserve a spot on a new sleeper train linking northern Italy’s Milan with Brussels, operator European Sleeper announced on Tuesday.
Italy's state railway to expand in France with billion-dollar joint venture
Italian state rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato said it will accelerate operations in its Trenitalia France unit via a billion-dollar joint venture with US private equity fund Certares.
Night train connecting Italy to Brussels and Amsterdam to launch in 2026
A new sleeper train linking northern Italy's Milan to Brussels and Amsterdam is set to launch in June 2026, night train operator European Sleeper announced on Wednesday.
‘Historic day’: Italy and Austria mark breakthrough on cross-border rail link
An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade.
Where Italy's 'tourist trains' can take you this autumn
Italy's national rail company has expanded its services again this year after the initial success of new tourist-focused routes.
What to expect from Italy's rail strike on Friday
A nationwide rail strike is ongoing on Friday, September 5th, but how bad is the disruption and which routes are affected?
Five easy day trips to make from Rome by train
Looking for a brief escape from the crowds? Here are five day trips you can easily make from Rome by train.
'Unfair privilege': Flights in Europe up to 26 times cheaper than train routes
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has slammed the fact that budget flights between destinations in Europe are still often significantly cheaper than travelling by train.
Train crash in northern Italy leaves three injured
Three people were injured on Wednesday after a freight train crashed into a stationary passenger train near Trento, northern Italy, with authorities warning of delays and cancellations on both high-speed and regional lines.
Train passengers in Italy warned of major delays ahead of August rail works
Train passengers in Italy have been warned to expect major delays this August due to planned maintenance works on popular high-speed routes, including the Florence-Rome and Milan-Venice lines.
Italy reveals new earthquake warning system that halts trains automatically
Italy’s national rail operator has unveiled a new system of sensors on the Rome-Naples line which can detect imminent quakes and halt trains, based on technology used in Japan.
Italy confirms high-speed rail links with Germany and Austria 'by 2026'
Italy is going ahead with plans for new high-speed links with Germany and Austria, the national railway operator revealed this week.
Five clever ways to save money on train tickets in Italy
Train tickets in Italy aren't always cheap, especially in the case of long-distance journeys, but there are some tried-and-tested ways to get the best available deal.
Italy announces plans for high-speed train route linking Milan to London
For years, travelling direct from London to Milan by rail has seemed like a distant dream – but it's one that could finally be within reach following an announcement from Italy's national railway company.
Italy's rail operator FS under investigation for 'hindering' French competitor
Italy's competition watchdog said on Friday that it was investigating state-owned rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) for allegedly "hindering" French competitor SNCF Voyages in its efforts to enter the Italian market.