SNCF plans to launch its first high-speed rail lines in Italy starting in September 2027, marking a new step in its European expansion. The project, named "Allegro," will connect Turin to Naples and Turin to Venice, with an initial offering of several daily round trips, expected to increase in frequency.
Initially, seven daily connections are planned between Turin and Naples, and two between Turin and Venice, before a gradual increase in frequency. The stated objective is to establish itself as a third player in the Italian market, currently dominated by Trenitalia and Italo.
To attract travelers, SNCF is focusing on competitive fares, with a planned reduction of 15 to 20% compared to current prices. This strategy relies in particular on the use of new double-decker TGV trains, capable of carrying more passengers and therefore reducing the cost per seat.
A large-scale industrial and human deployment
The group intends to stimulate demand in a country where high-speed rail remains less developed than elsewhere in Europe. It hopes to generate up to seven million additional passengers with this offering.
The project will require nearly €800 million in investment and the deployment of 15 state-of-the-art trainsets. In parallel, approximately 400 employees will be recruited locally to handle operations, from driving to maintenance.
Having won a decisive appeal on the allocation of railway slots, SNCF now has ten years of visibility to establish itself permanently on the Italian market and strengthen competition there.
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