Dead track for tourist trains of the Railways
On a sideline Fs Treni Turistici Italiani, the subsidiary of Trenitalia launched in 2023 to enhance the business of ad hoc trains for tourist, historical and religious itineraries, such as...
Fs Treni Turistici Italiani, a subsidiary of Trenitalia launched in 2023, is facing significant financial difficulties. Despite transporting 40,000 passengers on over 600 trains in its first year, the company has accumulated losses of over €62 million in three years. The business model is deemed unsustainable, leading to a restructuring plan that will see some assets transferred to Trenitalia, while others will be returned to Fondazione Fs.
The company's struggles have prompted a re-evaluation of the tourist train business, which is seen as having primarily a marketing and brand awareness function.
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