The Latest Breaking News from Trenitalia

High-speed trains could soon link Rome, Milan and Munich as part of ‘Europe’s metro’

Commercial services are scheduled to launch ahead of summer 2027

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Frecciarossa starting tests for new Rome and Milan high-speed rail links to Munich

Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

Euronews · Sep 2

The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.

Euronews · Feb 16

Fact check: Which EU country has the most punctual trains?

Switzerland is often ranked the best when it comes to Europe as a whole, but what about the EU separately?

Euronews · Sep 8, 2025

Second train company nationalised and returned to public ownership

Great British Railways is an upcoming public sector body that will oversee Britain’s rail infrastructure and train operation

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Labour nationalises second train company

Operator c2c, which runs services between London Fenchurch Street and south Essex, was taken into public ownership on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

French rail unions call for nationwide strike from Monday

Train drivers and controllers are planning to strike between 5 May and 11 May – a period that includes a holiday weekend. Rail workers are protesting over wages and scheduling issues.

Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2025

A train from the UK to Italy? We’ve heard that one before, but I’m on board

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anyway, says author Jonn Elledge

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Eurostar named Europe's worst rail service while Italy's Trenitalia leads the way

A study has revealed that the iconic Eurostar train service between the UK and the European continent is the worst-performing rail operator in Europe, highlighting high prices and poor reliability compared to Italy's top-ranked Trenitalia.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

Exclusive: Trains, boats and planes will be different over the festive season – with strikes and engineering work adding to the chaos

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024