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Lessons from Italy’s High-Speed Rail Development: Planning, Financing, Operating, and Management Strategies
ADB
2024.10.04
High efficiency, energy-saving, and sustainability features make high-speed rail (HSR) a highly favored mode of transportation.
Italy’s HSR system is effectively integrated with regional rail services and offers comprehensive first- and last-mile services, demonstrating holistic planning to address geographic disparities through an integrated intermodal network.
HSR financing in Italy transitioned from secured bank loans to innovative, unsecured capital market solutions, reflecting a significant improvement in financial stability by 2011.
The financing approach also showcases a commitment to sustainability, with Italy issuing Green Bonds and creating ESG-compliant frameworks for projects since 2013.
Reevaluating the “door-to-door” model, Italy’s strategy involves operating specialized lines and stations, managing train density, optimizing timetable design, and offering differentiated services to improve punctuality and service quality in high-density networks.
The Italian HSR market, operating under open access principles, is characterized by flexible fares, innovative train designs, and enhanced onboard services, which contribute to increased customer satisfaction and competitiveness.