• partnership capitalizes on EU railway liberalization to promote rail travel and tourism by train
• initial focus will be on Trenitalia France operations with regional headquarters in Paris
Strengthening FS Group’s international high-speed rail operations, with an initial focus on Trenitalia France; supporting the commercial distribution of services; and backing a €1 billion investment plan in France and the United Kingdom – these are the key objectives of the strategic partnership signed today between FS Group and Certares. The agreement provides for the creation of a joint venture and includes an investment in Trenitalia France aimed at accelerating its growth and consolidating its presence in France, UK and cross-border markets.
Headquartered in Paris, Trenitalia France operates high-speed passenger rail services in France on the Paris–Lyon and Paris–Marseille routes, as well as the cross-border Paris–Milan route. It has been serving more than 4.7 million passengers and delivers industry-leading customer satisfaction. The company intends to further expand its network, including entry onto the Paris–London route and additional cross-border services. (....)