Overview

• The Paris-Milan train service resumes on March 31, 2025, after a 19-month closure caused by a major rockslide in the Maurienne Valley.
• SNCF is operating three daily round trips, while Trenitalia offers two, marking a significant step in restoring international rail connectivity.
• Freight services will restart in early April, though traffic levels are expected to return to pre-landslide volumes only by early 2026.
• Passenger demand remained robust during the closure, with SNCF’s alternative bus service achieving over 80% occupancy rates.
• The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region has introduced promotional offers, such as €3 tickets on regional routes, to encourage train travel post-reopening.