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Eurostar Rival Takes Shape as Trenitalia France Orders 19 High-Speed Trains
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Italy's FS Group has placed a €2 billion order for 19 Hitachi Rail trains to launch Paris-London services in 2029. The move introduces direct competition for Eurostar through its subsidiary, Trenitalia France.
- 01Trenitalia France secures nineteen high-speed Hitachi Rail trains for cross-channel operations
- 02Italian state-owned FS Group commits two billion euros to enter the Paris-London market
- 03Service launch is projected for 2029 to challenge Eurostar dominance on the route
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