Today the rail freight transport system in Italy is in a borderline condition. This was highlighted by the association On the occasion of today's meeting of members, held in Rome, during which it was noted of the further strengthening of the organization that in the first four months of 2026 recorded the participation of another eight rail cargo operators.

Anticipating some data from the fourth edition of the Report Annual Fermi Meeting, which will be presented on 20 May at the CNEL, the association explained that from these data highly critical elements emerge, caused by the railway interruptions necessary for the implementation of the works provided for by the PNRR, and which, despite the commitment of companies infrastructure manager in ensuring continuity and efficiency of the service, the system is located today in a borderline condition. This," Fermerci specified, "is also demonstrated by all the indicators that emerged from the study that report a widespread reduction in traffic. To engrave further contributes to an already fragile balance international context, with the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that fuels strong uncertainties on the energy front, raising fears of the risk of a new critical phase similar to the one experienced in 2022.

Fermerci noted that, in this scenario, the sector continues to await concrete answers on key measures to competitiveness, starting with the "loco e carri" decree, stopped for two years now. And this - denounced the association - despite the resources initially provided for the renewal of the rolling stock have subsequently been zeroed. A theme - observed Fermerci - which is even more relevant in the light of the Multiannual Strategy Paper on Mobility (Government Act No. 397), currently under examination which recalls the importance of incentives and support for businesses, including investments in equipment rolling stock.

"The plan presented by the Ministry of Infrastructure - commented the president of Fermerci, Clemente Carta - contains principles that can be shared but, in fact, in the face of these guidelines, the Concrete measures are still insufficient. Net of the recent regulatory interventions, incentives for railway manoeuvring in ports and A small allocation on the Ferrobonus, there is a lack of interventions adequate structural structures".

Ferrci then reiterated the need for a decisive strengthening of transport support policies rail freight, considered a strategic asset for the competitiveness of the production system and to achieve of the country's environmental objectives.