When we think of high-speed trains, we imagine comfort, efficiency and speed. Well, today on the Rome hub, this ideal image was abruptly shattered.
A Frecciarossa train ran straight into a pole power line, creating quite a few problems for those who were traveling or about to do so. Let's go into the details of this singular day of chaos.
The dynamics of the accident
Think of a morning like many others, with the node of Rome which acts as the beating heart of national mobility. Here, at a certain point, the clock reads 10:44 and things take an unexpected turn.
Il Frecciarossa 9403, in transit between Rome and Naples, ends its journey prematurely, hitting a electric pole. A technical setback which interrupted the normal power supply to the tracks, paralyzing the connections between Roma Tiburtina and Roma Prenestina.
At the moment it is not yet clear the exact dynamics and why the pole was invading the train seat.
Train delays and cancellations: busted clocks and upside-down plans
If you are one of those who count the minutes when it comes to catching a train, you would have lost your mind today. We are talking about delays ranging between 90 and 150 minutes.
That's not all, because the scheduling of trips has undergone a real upheaval, with the need to reschedule even distant routes, such as those to and from Milan, Naples, Verona and Venice.
❌🚄 Knot #Rome
— Astral Infomobilità (@astralmobilita) October 23, 2023
due to a fault in the power line, traffic was suspended between #RomaTiburtina e #RomaPrenestina
🕓 convoys are up to 90 minutes late#commutersLAZ pic.twitter.com/lm9XKq5opJ
What is the current situation: still clouds on the horizon
If you're thinking the worst is over, stay tuned. The latest update released by state Railways It's not reassuring at all.
We are talking about a service that is struggling to recover, with persistent delays and route changes still on the agenda. Even the lines FL1 and FL3 are under examination, with technicians trying to get everything back to normal.
The checks are underway, but what about the recovery time?
Le technical teams I'm on the field, yes, but the end to this train wreck is yet to be written. There are no precise indications on recovery times and, for now, the only advice is to arm yourself with patience.
