The Italian Railways (FS Group) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are collaborating to finance 102 electric trains in the Campania and Lazio regions, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The acquisition of regional trains

Green bonds totaling 500 million euros will enable the introduction of environmentally sustainable Pop and Rock trains with modern technologies.

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The operation of the trains is expected to commence in mid-2027.

This initiative aligns with FS Group’s strategy to attract 12 billion euros in institutional investments, initiated in 2013.

Photo: FS Group.

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