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Winter Olympics hit by another suspected sabotage of rail services

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesFebruary 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Winter Olympics hit by another suspected sabotage of rail services
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Rail services in Italy experienced significant delays during the 2026 Winter Olympics due to suspected sabotage. On Saturday, February 14th, trains operating between Naples and Rome, as well as those heading towards Florence, were affected. This follows similar incidents the previous Saturday and another mid-week. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini condemned the acts, calling them criminal and dangerous. Authorities are investigating burned cables between Rome and Naples, as well as other possible acts of vandalism between Rome and Florence. An anarchist group claimed responsibility for a previous attack on the rail network near Bologna on the first full day of the games, causing extensive delays.

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An anarchist group claimed responsibility for an attack on the network last Saturday.

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These are hateful criminal acts aimed at workers and at Italy.

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There were also delays on the line heading north towards Florence.

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Services between Naples and Rome were affected.

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Trains operating through Italy suffered delays of more than an hour on Saturday.

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Bologna 40% Florence ×250% Milan 50% Cortina d’Ampezzo 50% Naples ×260% Rome ×370% Matteo Salvini ×280% Winter Olympics ×290% Italy ×290%

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winter olympics 100% rail sabotage 90% train delays 80% matteo salvini 60% criminal acts 60% vandalism 50% rail services 50% italy 40%

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