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    Italy's state railways to spin off high-speed network but retain control, says CEO

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on December 12, 2024

    2 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Italy's FS will spin off its high-speed network into a new company, retaining control. This move aligns with state asset sales to reduce public debt.

    Italy's FS Plans High-Speed Network Spin-Off, Retains Control

    ROME (Reuters) - Italy's state-owned railways Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) will spin off its high-speed network into a dedicated company over which it will retain full control, the group's chief executive said on Thursday.

    "Privatising or chopping up the FS group is not my plan," CEO Stefano Donnarumma said at the presentation of the company's 2025-2029 strategy.

    The move could however pave the way for the sale of a stake in the unit at a later stage as Rome plans state asset sales to cut its mammoth public debt.

    Donnarumma added that "we cannot talk about a privatisation" even if outside investors were to decide to help finance the newly-created unit.

    Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government last year planned to raise some 20 billion euros over three years through the sale of state assets, but Rome's latest budget framework appeared to scale back these efforts.

    For FS, the government would need to take specific regulatory and legislative steps to fully disclose the group's assets and allow investor assessment before selling off part of the company.

    Though pushing back on the idea that his group was heading towards a privatisation, Donnarumma however said that FS would adopt a new financing model for new investments based on the RAB, or regulated asset base, usually used to calculate revenue in regulated businesses and for sell-offs.

    (Reporting by Giulia Segreti, writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Gianluca Semeraro and Keith Weir)

    Key Takeaways

    • •FS to spin off high-speed network into a new company.
    • •The Italian government plans state asset sales to reduce debt.
    • •FS will retain control over the newly created unit.
    • •New financing model based on regulated asset base (RAB).
    • •No immediate plans for full privatisation of FS.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Italy's state railways to spin off high-speed network but retain control, says CEO

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the spin-off of Italy's FS high-speed network while retaining control.

    2Why is FS spinning off its high-speed network?

    FS is spinning off its high-speed network to create a dedicated company and potentially facilitate future state asset sales.

    3Will FS be fully privatised?

    No, FS will not be fully privatised; it will retain control over the new unit.

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