The FS Italiane Group has announced the beginning of new trials for its 5G network along the HS/HC Torino – Milano Line, which is situated on an approximately 60 kilometre stretch between Turin and Greggio.
Initial trials will form part of the Group’s proprietary connectivity project, which has been developed to support innovation within both the rail system and passenger services.
FS Italiane Group has begun the trial for its 5G network along the HS/HC Torino – Milano Line
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Infrastructure for the pilot project was completed in early October, and work is now underway to test the network’s performance in a real-world operational environment with an end goal to assess the quality and reliability of the connection, including in tunnels and at high speeds, as well as define the technological architecture for future developments.
Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, CEO and General Manager of the FS Italiane Group, said:
We are testing advanced connectivity solutions along high-speed rail lines, with the aim of exploring new technological opportunities to enhance the travel experience and improve infrastructural efficiency.
The initiative as a whole falls within the FS Group’s TLC Programme, which was first set out in its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. This aims to establish a high-capacity, more reliable telecommunications infrastructure to support increasingly advanced services.
Additionally, the trial will aim to analyse ways in which the group’s 5G technology may improve on-board Wi-Fi services, especially in situations where connection stability comes into question as a result of complex operating conditions.
Thus far, the project has been implemented on existing RFI and TIM infrastructures, with integration planned for five new dedicated sites.