The 200 km/h Class ETR 108 unveiled
posted on 7th Oct 2025 11:11
On 30 September 2025, Trenitalia (Gruppo FS Italiane) and Alstom have unveiled the new 200 km/h regional train at the opening of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025. The new regional trains will join Trenitalia’s fleet and operate in Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria.
“The new 200 km/h regional train represents a crucial step in the transformation and renewal of the fleet that Trenitalia and the FS Group are carrying out,” said Gianpiero Strisciuglio, CEO and General Manager of Trenitalia. "This process, which goes hand in hand with the renewal of the high-speed and Intercity fleet, is the result of a total investment of 7 billion EUR, which will enable 80 % of the regional fleet to be renewed by 2027."
With a maximum speed of 200 km/h, the trains will ensure faster connections and can carry up to 1,076 passengers, including 618 seated across eight cars. Manufactured at Alstom’s sites in Savigliano (CN), Sesto San Giovanni (MI), and Bologna, the new train offers barrier-free accessibility with automatic boarding ramps, 16 dedicated spaces for bicycles (including e-bikes), and spacious, comfortable interiors. Onboard amenities include next-generation seating, advanced climate control, and a quiet environment for an enhanced travel experience. Sustainability is a key focus: over 96 % of the materials used are recyclable.
The launch of the new regional train is part of a broader plan to modernize Italy’s regional fleet. Trenitalia already operates 931 next-generation trains and plans to introduce a total of 1,061 trains by 2027, with a total investment of 7 billion EUR to renew 80 % of the regional fleet. Every day, Regionale di Trenitalia guarantees over 6,000 runs, transporting more than 400 million passengers annually to 1,700 destinations.