Frecciabianca (Italian: [ˌfrettʃaˈbjaŋka]; from freccia bianca, "white arrow") is a high-speed train operated by Trenitalia, Italy's national train operator, and one of its Le Frecce brands, along with Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.[1] Frecciabianca was introduced in 2011, replacing Eurostar Italia. Frecciabianca trains operate at speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph).[2]
Routes
As of June 2024, Frecciabianca operates on the following routes:[2]
Rolling stock
Current
- FS Class ETR 460: electric 9-car trainsets in two-class layout, maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) limited to 200 km/h (124 mph)[2][3]
Historic
Formerly, additional rolling stock was used under the Frecciabianca banner.[citation needed] While most of the following trainsets and coaches have been relocated to Trenitalia's own InterCity brand since, the ETR 470 are now operated by Hellenic Train in Greece.[4]
- FS Class E.414 - until June 2020
- FS Class ETR 470 - until December 2020
- FS Class E.402B- until 12 June 2022
- FS Class E.464 - until 12 June 2022
- FS Gran Confort railway coaches - until 12 June 2022
- UIC-Z1 railway coaches - until 12 June 2022
See also
References
External links
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