Investing in regional Rail Transport. An opportunity for Italy and its Territorial Systems

The aim of this study, presented during the 45th edition of our Forum “Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy” in presence of the Presidents of the Regions Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Liguria and Lombardy, was bringing the attention to the pivotal role of regional rail transport within the country’s transport system. To this end, the impacts of the planned investments in regional transport during the five-year period 2019-2023 were estimated in 6 regions (Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Liguria, Puglia and Veneto) and for the country as a whole.

To reap all the benefits associated with the planned investments, it is necessary to deploy a roadmap based on five pillars: centrality of the individual, modal integration, connectivity, digitalization and tourism promotion.