Frecciarossa is a high-speed train of the Italian national train operator, Trenitalia, and a member of the train category Le Frecce. The name, which, if spelled "Freccia rossa" means "Red arrow" in English, was introduced in 2009 after it had previously been known as Eurostar Italia.
Which trains qualify as Frecciarossa?
The ETR 500 and the new ETR 1000 are currently the only trains qualifying as Frecciarossa. The trains receive a new livery with a red stripe and the brand name on the power cars.
What is the top speed of the Frecciarossa?
Along with the development of Frecciarossa 1000 by AnsaldoBreda and Bombardier Transportation (which is designed to operate commercially at 360 km/h (220 mph), with a technical top speed of over 400 km/h (250 mph)).
How many seats does a Frecciarossa 1000 have?
Between June 2017 and May 2019, some Frecciarossa services have been operated with two non-communicating Frecciarossa 1000 trains, with 16 passengers coaches and 914 seats; this allows to double the train capacity without decreasing speed and increasing travelling times.
