Topic: Ferrovie dello Stato

half-year report Ferrovie dello Stato’s logistics group records volume and financial drop

The logistics branch of the Italian state-owned railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) posted negative numbers across the board during the first half of 2024.…
freight vs passengers Politicians in Milan want to reduce the number of freight trains

Milan is one of the busiest cities in Europe when it comes to train traffic, and finding the right balance between freight and passenger convoys…
terminal equipment New intermodal terminal in Milan to get six gantry cranes from Künz

Künz will provide six gantry cranes for the future intermodal terminal in the Milano Smistamento area, in northern Italy. The investment for this initiative will…
rolling stock Alstom to provide Mercitalia with 70 new locomotives

Mercitalia Rail, the freight arm of the Italian railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), finalised an agreement with French manufacturer Alstom for 70 Traxx Universal…
MSC expands rail presence in Italian ports

The month of February saw shipping giant MSC taking further steps to solidify its presence in Italy, with a focus on rail freight. The company…
Upgrade of Hupac’s terminal in Piacenza to be completed by 2025

The Piacenza Intermodal Terminal, located 50 kilometres south of Milan and managed by Hupac, will almost triple the number of containers handled by train by…
Interview Privatisation of Ferrovie dello Stato: ‘RFI is the prime piece’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently confirmed that the government is ready for the privatisation of the national railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS Group).…
The Italian government wants to privatise FS Group

The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently opened to the privatisation of the national railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS Group). The initiative was brought…
FS Group in the clear following Commission’s investigation

The European Commission (EC) concluded its investigation into the Italian railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) concerning a possible infringement of State Aid rules between…