Trenitalia has officially launched its new fleet of ETR1000 Frecciarossa high-speed trains, with the first unit entering revenue service on September 28, 2025. The much-anticipated launch follows a preview run from Rome to Naples on September 26, attended by FS CEO Stefano Antonio Donnarumma and Trenitalia CEO Gianpiero Strisciuglio. This new fleet marks a significant upgrade to Italy’s high-speed rail network and is set to further improve the country’s rail transport infrastructure.
A Major Investment in High-Speed Rail
The ETR1000 trains are part of an ambitious €1.3 billion investment in the future of Italian rail. Trenitalia has ordered a total of 36 units from Hitachi Rail, with the majority of the fleet expected by 2029. The first batch of 30 trains was confirmed in November 2023, and the operator has the option to order up to 10 additional units. The trains will be delivered at a rate of 10 per year, bolstering the high-speed network with state-of-the-art technology and design.
