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The Long Modernization of the Italian Railways

Italian (urban) Letters • Published on 18 Feb 2025 • ~4447 words
The evolution of Italy's railway system is an ongoing effort that spans over a century. Marco Chitti explores how the Italian railways transformed from outdated infrastructure into a network capable of meeting modern demands. Chitti details the technical and political challenges faced along the journey, highlighting the significance of long-term planning and investment.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the Italian railway network wasn’t either. But day after day, law after law, project after project, the Italian railway network was able to keep pace with the changing society's needs and remain relevant despite the competition of the car and the plane.

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Added on 21 Feb 2025 15:23

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