Italy's first 'Covid-Free' trains to serve Rome-Milan from 16 April
13 Apr, 2021
High-speed trains between Rome and Milan will only carry passengers and staff who have tested negative for coronavirus.
First there were the covid-free flights between Rome and Milan airports. Now it is the turn of trains.
Italy's first covid-free trains will operate between Rome and Milan from Friday 16 April, with only those who have tested negative for covid-19 permitted to board the Frecciarossa high-speed service.
Initially there will be two non-stop trains running between Rome and Milan, reports Italian news agency ANSA, with the first train leaving Roma Termini at 08.50 and the second train leaving Milano Centrale at 18.00.