Overview

• Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) has announced plans to introduce a high-speed rail service connecting Paris and London by 2029.
• The project involves a €1 billion investment to develop the route and deploy trains inspired by the Italian Frecciarossa model.
• FS aims to compete directly with Eurostar, currently the sole operator of high-speed services through the Channel Tunnel.
• The British Office of Rail and Road has granted FS access to the Temple Mills maintenance depot, a key step for operational readiness.
• FS is also exploring further European expansions, with potential routes through cities like Lille, Ashford, Lyon, Marseille, and Milan.