TAV (Treno Alta Velocità) is Italy’s high-speed train network, designed to connect major cities across the country and beyond. Operated primarily by Trenitalia (through its Frecciarossa service) and Italo, TAV has significantly reduced travel times between key destinations, modernizing Italy’s rail infrastructure and providing an efficient alternative to air travel within the country. Two services dominates the market in Italy:
• Frecciarossa (operated by Trenitalia): This is Italy’s flagship high-speed service, featuring multiple models with speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph). Frecciarossa connects major cities like Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, and Venice.
• Italo (operated by Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori – NTV): A private competitor to Trenitalia, Italo also runs high-speed trains across Italy, providing another high-quality option for passengers. Italo operates with similar speeds to Frecciarossa and serves many of the same routes.