The Italian state-owned company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) will invest approximately €2 billion in a plan that includes the purchase of 19 new high-speed trains and the expansion of Trenitalia's operations in Europe.
Part of the new fleet will be allocated to future connection between Paris and London, scheduled to begin in 2029This puts the Italian company in direct competition with Eurostar.
The trains will be produced by Hitachi Rail and will be based on Frecciarossa ETR 1000, the model used by Trenitalia on Italy's main high-speed rail lines.
The €2 billion investment is not limited to the purchase of the trains. The package includes maintenance, technical support, and infrastructure to support the company's expansion in France and on other international routes.
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Frecciarossa bound for London
FS had already announced in 2025 its intention to enter the rail market between France and the United Kingdom. With the new order, the project moves to a concrete stage.
Before operations can begin, the trains will still need to receive the necessary permits to circulate through the system. tunnel under the English Channel and via the British rail network.
Trenitalia already operates high-speed services in France and aims to transform Frecciarossa into one of Europe's leading international rail brands.
If the schedule is maintained, starting in 2029 passengers will be able to travel between Paris and London aboard an Italian train..
