Trenitalia

Trenitalia is an Italian state-owned railway company that is increasingly becoming a competitor to SNCF (France's national railway) in the French rail market. They are newsworthy due to their expanding high-speed rail services within France, particularly the Paris-Marseille route, and their impact on the developing rail competition. Recent developments include the operation of high-speed lines from Paris to Marseille, making Marseille's Saint-Charles station a hub for rail competition. However, the 'Espresso Riviera' night train, operated by Trenitalia's subsidiary, Treni Turistici, from Rome to Marseille, has been cancelled this summer due to operational difficulties on the French side, potentially linked to ongoing competition with SNCF. Their presence highlights the growing competition in the French rail sector and the challenges faced by alternative operators in gaining visibility and overcoming operational hurdles.