The Florence–Rome line has reopened across both the Direttissima and conventional routes after the suspension between Chiusi and Orvieto from August 10 to 28. Services resumed on the morning of August 29 following infrastructure maintenance and upgrade works.
Infrastructure works inside the Fabro tunnel on the Florence–Rome Direttissima. Photo: Gruppo FS Italiane / FS News
Works on the Florence–Rome line
Work on the Direttissima covered the section between Chiusi and Orvieto, including the Fabro tunnel and the Paglia viaduct near Orvieto. More than 80 technicians from RFI and its contractors were deployed at the sites each day, supported by work trains and construction equipment. The investment amounted to approximately €5 million.
On the conventional line, separate extraordinary maintenance covered the Riomaggiore railway bridge between Chiusi and Panicale, along with the second platform canopy at Chiusi-Chianciano Terme station. More than 30 technicians worked on these sites each day, supported by work trains and operational equipment. Around €1 million was invested in the works.
RFI said the works had been scheduled during the summer to minimise the impact on mobility:
“The works were scheduled during the summer to minimise the impact on mobility. The objective is to increase the reliability of the infrastructure and the regularity of rail traffic. They are in addition to the daily maintenance carried out mainly at night, when no trains are scheduled to operate.”
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Phased return to regular operation
The reopening does not immediately mark a return to regular operating conditions. From August 29 through August 31, the Florence–Rome line is undergoing a phased return to service under the established procedures.
RFI said:
“During this period, trains will initially operate at reduced speed, which will be progressively increased following technical checks, with journey times increasing by between 5 and 10 minutes.”
During this period, journey times will increase by between five and 10 minutes.
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