# Terzo Valico railway project funding and cost challenges > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/terzo-valico-railway-project-funding-and-cost-challenges > Updated: 2026-11-02T12:52:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Terzo Valico railway project in Italy is facing significant financial and operational hurdles. Webuild, acting through the Cociv consortium, has defended the project against claims of failure, attributing current difficulties to unpaid credits and uninstructed project variations from the client, RFI. The company reported that RFI has outstanding payments for completed works and expired invoices, a situation reflecting broader funding gaps in Italian public works. In addition to payment delays, Webuild has identified rising costs as a major factor. These increases are driven by unexpected geological conditions at the construction site requiring new excavation techniques, alongside significant price hikes for energy and raw materials. These economic shifts have impacted contracts signed prior to recent macroeconomic changes. Webuild continues to engage in discussions with unions, RFI, and relevant institutions to resolve these issues and ensure the completion of the infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Webuild addresses rising costs for Italian railway projects Webuild reports that unexpected geological conditions and rising energy and raw material costs have increased the expense of Italian railway projects, including the Terzo Valico. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/webuild-addresses-rising-costs-for-italian-railway-projects ### 2026-10-22: Webuild defends Cociv consortium regarding Terzo Valico project Webuild attributes Terzo Valico project delays and employment concerns to unpaid credits and outstanding invoices from RFI, rather than issues within the Cociv consortium. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/webuild-defends-cociv-consortium-regarding-terzo-valico-project --- Cite as: Terzo Valico railway project funding and cost challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/terzo-valico-railway-project-funding-and-cost-challenges