Fs lancia i nuovi Intercity per collegare anche le aree più svantaggiate

Trenitalia, the Italian rail group, unveiled its new Intercity 200 trains at the Innotrans exhibition in Berlin on September 22, 2026. These trains, manufactured entirely in Alstom's Italian facilities, are part of a €500 million investment plan for Trenitalia, funded by the European Recovery Fund (PNRR). The Intercity 200 can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h, addressing infrastructure gaps across the country and promoting territorial equity and accessibility.

The funds enabled the transformation of lines, particularly in Southern Italy and non-electrified routes, which are crucial for social cohesion and local development. The introduction of new technologies allows for quality services on previously under-served lines, enhancing comfort, reliability, and punctuality. Trenitalia plans to purchase a total of 38 new convoys, including 13 hybrid-electric (electric, diesel and battery), 6 battery-powered trains from Hitachi Rail, 7 hybrid-powered trains already in service from Alstom, and 12 200 km/h electric trains from Alstom.

Gianpiero Strisciuglio, Trenitalia's CEO, emphasized that these investments have profoundly renewed Trenitalia's medium and long-distance service offer across the country, even on lesser-used and non-electrified lines. The aim is to combine technological innovation, accessibility, and sustainability, offering passengers more efficient, reliable services with reduced environmental impact.

The CEO also addressed future Intercity service bids, stating that Trenitalia will compete for all tenders without defining the competition conditions. The Minister of Transport, Matteo Salvini, praised Italy's rail system as a model for Europe, attributing its success to the 90,000 workers employed by the FS group and their collaborative approach.

Strisciuglio assured that FS will not increase ticket prices due to rising energy costs. Regarding cooperation between FS, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (OBV), and the Frecciarossa project in Germany, the CEO confirmed the launch of this initiative starting next summer.