Two new Caravaggio trains have entered service on the Milan–Treviglio–Cremona line, which now operates an entirely modern fleet of next-generation trains. A further 11 new Caravaggio trains, high-capacity units manufactured by Hitachi, will arrive in Lombardy in the coming months, bringing the total to 13. For passengers, these new trains mean greater service reliability, improved comfort and accessibility, and enhanced safety.
Following the completion of a delivery programme in December 2025, which saw 214 new trains enter service – 123 Caravaggio, 61 Donizetti and 30 Colleoni units – purchased through a €1.7 billion investment by the Lombardy Region, the new order, backed by an investment of approximately €130 million by FNM, ensures continuity in Trenord’s fleet renewal programme. Trenord operates Italy’s largest regional rail network, providing 2,400 train services a day and carrying 790,000 passengers.
The new order provides for the gradual introduction into service of 13 Caravaggio trains: eight four-car, double-decker units with a total of 440 seats, and five five-car units with 570 seats.
The first two Caravaggio trains have entered service on the Milan–Treviglio–Cremona line, joining the Donizetti medium-capacity trains already operating on the route. With the introduction of these trains, all services on the line are now operated by new trains.
On 16 April, FNM’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of a further 20 new trains for regional rail services: 12 four-car Caravaggio units and eight Donizetti trains, representing a total investment of approximately €170 million. These trains are expected to enter service between the end of 2027 and the first few months of 2028.
“Lombardy continues to move forward, investing unprecedented resources,” said Lombardy Region President Attilio Fontana. “Following the allocation of €1.7 billion for 214 new trains, we are firmly continuing our fleet modernisation programme. Modern, punctual and efficient public transport is essential not only to improve the everyday quality of life of Lombardy’s residents, but also to support the ecological transition and economic development across all our territories.”
“The fleet modernisation programme is progressing very well: a full commitment to a genuine ‘mobility revolution’ that is delivering significant results in terms of efficiency, comfort and service reliability,” added Franco Lucente, Lombardy Regional Councillor for Transport and Sustainable Mobility. “The purchase of the trains by FNM and their operation by Trenord, under the terms of the Service Contract with the Lombardy Region, represent a further investment by the Region that will bring clear benefits to the areas concerned. This will make Lombardy’s railway system even more modern and enhance the interconnection between places and modes of transport, which we have consistently pursued. Italy has no other transport system quite like it, and our fleet is among the youngest in the country, with an average age that has fallen to 12 years after remaining between 18 and 22 years for a long time.”
“We are continuing to modernise our train fleet,” said FNM President Andrea Gibelli, “with the purchase of a further 33 trains, representing a total investment by FNM of approximately €300 million. In this way, we are continuing the extraordinary programme promoted and funded by the Lombardy Region with €1.7 billion, which concluded at the end of 2025. The introduction of these trains will further improve the travel experience of the hundreds of thousands of people who use regional rail services every day, while also delivering environmental benefits through reduced energy consumption and the use of recyclable materials.”
“Our passenger numbers continue to grow: on weekdays, they are up by 7%, while at weekends we record peaks of 20%. Comfort, reliability and accessibility make these new trains essential to consolidating and further supporting this trend,” commented Trenord Chief Executive Officer Andrea Severini. “The new trains will allow us to make further improvements to services on routes that are strategically important to our operations and to maintain a young fleet across the country’s largest and most extensive regional railway network.”
FACT SHEET – CARAVAGGIO
TRAIN DESCRIPTION
Caravaggio
Caravaggio is a high-capacity, double-decker train. In Lombardy, it operates in four-car formations with 440 seats or five-car formations with 570 seats. On some lines, four-car Caravaggio trains operate in multiple-unit formations, offering a total of 900 seats.
Main features. The train features an open-plan interior with no doors or partitions between sections and large windows. It is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and air-conditioning systems. On-board passenger information systems and 50 CCTV cameras are installed throughout the train. Automatic sensors at the entrances count the number of passengers boarding and alighting in real time.
Passengers can use multifunctional areas for storing pushchairs and bicycles, with charging facilities available for electric bikes. Every seat is equipped with electrical sockets and USB ports for charging smartphones, tablets and other devices.
Accessibility. The train is accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. It has two dedicated wheelchair spaces, equipped with wheelchair restraints and assistance call buttons. At the train doors, retractable boarding ramps bridge the gap between the train and station platforms.
Sustainability. Caravaggio consumes 30% less electricity and is made from 97% recyclable materials.
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