# Sibari Frecciarossa service suspension controversy > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sibari-frecciarossa-service-suspension-controversy > Updated: 2026-11-03T17:36:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Concerns regarding regional mobility in Calabria have emerged following the announcement of a Frecciarossa service suspension from Sibari, scheduled for mid-December due to construction on the Paola-Cosenza line. Critics argue that the lack of a defined replacement plan, such as coordinated bus services, places an undue burden on commuters, students, and medical travelers. The situation involves a debate over the restructuring of rail routes. The direct Sibari-Bolzano connection is set to be replaced by a Sibari-Milano-Torino route. Giuseppe Lo Feudo, former general manager of Ferrovie della Calabria, has questioned the decision to suppress a high-ridership service, suggesting that authorities should focus on increasing total rail connections rather than merely modifying existing routes. In response, a citizen committee comprising associations, unions, and local residents has formed in Corigliano to oppose the cancellation. The committee attributes the service suppression to maintenance work on the Santomarco tunnel. Protesters claim the timing is particularly damaging as it coincides with the Christmas holiday period. They argue that RFI, the Calabria Region, and Trenitalia have failed to respect the mobility rights of citizens in the Ionian area, noting that standard maintenance typically involves substitute transport rather than complete service suppression. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Corigliano citizens form committee to protest Sibari-Bolzano Frecciarossa cancellation Citizens in Corigliano have formed a committee to fight the planned cancellation of the Sibari-Bolzano Frecciarossa train service, citing poor mobility rights and bad timing during the holiday season. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corigliano-citizens-form-committee-to-protest-sibari-bolzano-frecciarossa-cancellation ### 2026-10-10: Sibari Frecciarossa service suspension sparks mobility concerns The suspension of the Frecciarossa service in Sibari due to track works has raised concerns over inadequate replacement transport and the controversial restructuring of the Sibari-Bolzano rail connection. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sibari-frecciarossa-service-suspension-sparks-mobility-concerns --- Cite as: Sibari Frecciarossa service suspension controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sibari-frecciarossa-service-suspension-controversy