Frecciabianca (Italian: [ˌfrettʃaˈbjaŋka]; from freccia bianca, "white arrow") is a high-speed train operated by Trenitalia, Italy's national train operator, and one of its Le Frecce brands, along with Frecciarossa and Frecciargento.[1] Frecciabianca was introduced in 2011, replacing Eurostar Italia. Frecciabianca trains operate at speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph).[2]

Routes

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As of June 2024, Frecciabianca operates on the following routes:[2]

Rolling stock

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Frecciabianca ETR 460
 
A former Frecciabianca E.414

Current

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  • FS Class ETR 460: electric 9-car trainsets in two-class layout, maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) limited to 200 km/h (124 mph)[2][3]

Historic

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Formerly, additional rolling stock was used under the Frecciabianca banner.[citation needed] While most of the following trainsets and coaches have been relocated to Trenitalia's own InterCity brand since, the ETR 470 are now operated by Hellenic Train in Greece.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pallotta, Lorenzo (13 December 2023). "Ferrovie: Il declino dei brand Frecciargento e Frecciabianca". Ferrovie.Info (in Italian). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e trenitalia.com - Frecchiabianca retrieved 28 June 2024
  3. ^ a b Campione, Davide (15 November 2023). "Il Frecciabianca Roma - Ravenna promosso a Frecciargento" [The Frecciabianca Rome – Ravenna promoted to Frecciargento]. Ferrovie.it (in Italian). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Cisalpino Pendolinos to work Athens – Thessaloniki line". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
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