State-owned operator FS suggests a Brussels to Amsterdam route could be extended to Paris and Berlin
The Italian state-owned train operator is aiming to launch high-speed rail services between some of Europe’s biggest cities as it takes advantage of the liberalisation of the region’s network.
It comes as Eurostar, which connects the UK with the continent, also faces potential competition for the first time after the owner of National ExpressTrenitalia, the train operating arm of FS, has already expanded into some high-speed rail services in France and Spain, including linking Milan and Paris.
“Why not also continue from Paris to the east side — so Brussels to Amsterdam?” Palasciano asked. He added that the company could eventually operate a service to Berlin. Networks were mostly focused on connecting places within one country, he added, with few high-speed rail lines between neighbouring states.
Palasciano said Trenitalia was planning to offer a higher standard of service than competitors in a market where operators are under pressure to distinguish themselves in a crowded arena.
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