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Italian railway disruptions on July 30 2026
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Italian railway fires disrupt services disruptions on July 30 2026
On 30 July 2026, two separate fire multiple incidents struck disrupted Italy’s rail network, causing widespread service interruptions. network. In Verona, arsonists set fire to electric cables and infrastructure on the Milan‑Venice line, damaging tracks between Verona Porta Nuova and Verona Porta Vescovo. Police halted all traffic, cancelled high‑speed and regional trains, and arranged bus replacements, with delays of up to two hours. Later that morning, a blaze erupted in the Mirabello tunnel at Milano Porta Garibaldi station, producing thick smoke and forcing the closure of track 20. The fire led to extensive delays and cancellations across the Milan area, with some high‑speed services diverted to Milano Lambrate. Both In Florence, an 84‑hour line closure caused by the replacement of the 32‑metre Corten‑steel bridge at Ponte al Pino ended when the new 550‑tonne structure was lifted into place. Railway lines Florence Campo di Marte–Firenze Rifredi and Florence Campo di Marte–Firenze Santa Maria Novella resumed service at 11:00, and the first Frecciarossa from Foggia to Milan passed through shortly thereafter. Rete Ferroviaria Italiana confirmed the project stayed on schedule and will be handed over to the municipality. All incidents prompted emergency responses responses, investigations and ongoing investigations. coordinated efforts to restore normal operations.
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- 2026-07-31 07:06 UTC Italian railway disruptions on July 30 2026
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