Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Train commuters across Italy are facing severe disruption after a major system failure paralyzed Rome’s two largest train stations, Termini and Tiburtina, on Wednesday morning. The incident has left thousands of passengers stranded, with countless trains delayed or canceled. The nightmare unfolded around 6:30am when a technical “failure” halted all departures between the two stations, plunging the country’s railway network into chaos.
To make matters worse, departure boards went completely black, leaving passengers clueless about their train schedules and sparking fears of a potential cyberattack. Frustrated travelers have taken to social media to voice their concerns, with one passenger describing the situation as “a complete collapse.” Trenitalia, Italy’s national operator, has reported that train traffic is “heavily disrupted” and has urged passengers to reschedule their journeys.
At least 22 high-speed and intercity routes have been shut down, and delays of up to three hours are being reported on key routes like Naples-Milan and Rome-Turin. This marks the second consecutive day of transport chaos in Italy, following a complete shutdown of Milan Bergamo airport on Tuesday after a Ryanair plane’s tire exploded upon landing. Though unrelated, both incidents are contributing to growing frustration among travelers.
Due to the ongoing system failure at Rome’s Termini and Tiburtina stations, several high-speed and intercity trains.
