Italy's Investment in Regional Railway Park: Embracing Green Technology
Key Ideas
  • The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Italy plans to allocate 700 million euros to strengthen the regional railway park, focusing on electric and hydrogen-powered trains.
  • Out of the total allocation, 139.3 million euros are designated for hydrogen-powered trains, with specific investments in regions across Italy for upgrading rolling stock.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini expressed satisfaction with the modernization efforts, emphasizing environmentally conscious choices and common sense in the country's development.
  • The investment includes significant funding for regions in both the South and Centre-North of Italy, aiming to upgrade the fleet of vehicles for regional public railway services.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Italy, under the leadership of Matteo Salvini, has introduced a draft distribution decree allocating 700 million euros to enhance the regional railway park. A key focus of this investment is the procurement of electric or hydrogen-powered trains for sustainable transportation. The allocation includes 139.3 million euros specifically designated for hydrogen-powered trains, with plans to acquire 11 hydrogen trains in various regions, such as Campania, Lombardy, and Puglia. Additionally, 525 million euros are allocated for upgrading the rolling stock, involving both electric and hydrogen-powered trains for regional public railway services. Regions in the South, including Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, and Sicily, will benefit from a 262.5 million euro investment for 32 trains, while the Centre-North regions will receive an equal investment for 28 trains. The initiative also includes investments in high-powered rolling stock electricity supply for specific railway lines. Deputy Prime Minister Salvini expressed contentment with the focus on modernization and environmentally-friendly decisions, highlighting the importance of pragmatic choices. This substantial investment showcases Italy's commitment to upgrading its railway infrastructure while embracing green technology for a sustainable future.
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