Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Italy's Ferrovie Plans to Sell High-Speed Rail Network Stakes
The head of Italy's train company wants to sell part of its high-speed train network to investors.
This could boost the network's value to €70 billion in 10 years.
They are talking to international and Italian investors, hoping to modernize and grow.
They plan to expand high-speed train routes throughout Europe, and improve services like onboard wifi.
The company is also investing in Italian rail lines.
This involves attracting private money to improve train travel across the country and the continent.
Italy's state railway plans to sell minority stakes in its high-speed train network.
The high-speed network is currently valued at approximately €8 billion.
Ferrovie aims to create a European high-speed rail system, expanding beyond Italy.
The company is investing heavily in infrastructure and onboard services.
Ferrovie's CEO aims to attract both Italian and international investors.
- Who
- Ferrovie dello Stato SpA, led by CEO Stefano Donnarumma.
- What
- Ferrovie dello Stato SpA plans to sell minority stakes in its high-speed train network.
- When
- According to the interview, the plans are in their initial stages.
- Where
- Italy and other European countries.
- Why
- To modernize, expand its network, and attract private investment.
- CEO
- Stefano Donnarumma
- Current Network Value
- €8 billion
- Potential Value in 10 years
- €70 billion
- Revenue
- Over €16 billion
- Employees
- 97,000
- Planned investment
- €100 billion over 5 years