ROME TO MILAN AT 300KMH IN AMAZING LUXURY / ITALO AGV HIGHSPEED TRAIN REVIEW

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    Hello and welcome back to Italy for another highspeed review on the channel!
    Today we will be taking a highspeed service from Rome to Milan with private operator, Italo We'll be travelling in the very luxurious 'Club Executive' Class, the highest of Italo's 4 classes... Enjoy the video!
    Date of Filming: 11/9/21
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    Operator: Italo
    Departure: Rome, Italy
    Arrival: Milan, Italy
    Cost: Club Executive Class - €109.90 (£92.09, $124.17)
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  • @NonstopEurotrip
    @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +18

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    • @louisallyredubiau
      @louisallyredubiau Год назад

      Xhat kind of place is actually reserved to french train building on international scène above all interested foreign market .

  • @terrelmensa4373
    @terrelmensa4373 2 года назад +77

    As an Ghanaian immigrant living here in America this video always brings me memories. This train passes right behind my father's house in Reggio Emilia. Growing up as a kid when social media wasn't too popular I always stood at the balcony and watch dozens of trains pass by each year. I miss the good old days. Now I am here in Ohio with no trains lol

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +5

      You're welcome 🙂

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад

      Hi !! Nice !! I love train stations !! And airports !! Lol. I didn't know there was no train in Ohio !!? I live in L.A.,I am Japanese. 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

    • @9-xty138
      @9-xty138 7 месяцев назад

      Hello are you there still eh?

    • @terrelmensa4373
      @terrelmensa4373 7 месяцев назад

      @@9-xty138 No I currently live in America 🇺🇸.😇

  • @chicolofi
    @chicolofi Год назад +50

    When the train reaches 300 km/h it feels like it's moving at 100, at most. Truly smooth and comfortable trip.

  • @davidconnor8000
    @davidconnor8000 2 года назад +122

    Travelled on both Trenitalia and Italo…. Executive class…both exceptional, wonderful staff, service, and only Japan compares to the experience…and thats a whole different world. I cannot wait to return to Italy and do more rail travel 👍❤️ s

    • @stevethepom
      @stevethepom 2 года назад +1

      Execute class 😳

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +9

      Both great experiences 😊

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад +1

      I am Japanese & I have to say we do have the best trains & the most time efficient in the world !! Thanks so much !! Lol. I live in the U.S.,I am surprised to see so many more over there in Japan that I didn't know they existed !! Sadly ,some forest destruction was done I learned & that disturbed me a lot very regretfully !! They shouldn't had done that !! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

  • @mambo2412
    @mambo2412 Год назад +35

    Italians simply do it better. The nation that represents a whole continent in food, fashion, elegance, lifestyle, mentality! 🇮🇹🇪🇺

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +8

      It's a French train 🙃

    • @DroidTSK
      @DroidTSK Год назад +6

      @Mar Coac It's built in both France and Italy but it's an Alstom train. By the way, the Frecciarossa 1000 is an Italian-Canadian train (made by AnsaldoBreda, now Hitachi, with the collaboration of Bombardier).

    • @alvarofantucci1047
      @alvarofantucci1047 8 месяцев назад +3

      Il treno Italo evo è costruito solo a Savigliano Cuneo

    • @camotech1314
      @camotech1314 7 месяцев назад

      Are you Italian? 😂

    • @UtsmDOMstudio
      @UtsmDOMstudio 2 месяца назад

      @@camotech1314yes I’m Italian too so?

  • @NSE465
    @NSE465 2 года назад +345

    High speed rail in Italy is just so well executed and elegant lol. Can cost a fair bit, but its worth it. They do it with style and in my opinion is unmatched throughout europe. Close contender being France or Spain. Italo never fails to please me 😁

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +61

      Miles more stylish than France and Spain, but a shame the network isn't further reaching 🤷🏻‍♂️🇮🇹

    • @francescotomba1350
      @francescotomba1350 2 года назад +22

      Actually Italo if you do not travel in business has often some pretty good deals. In economy class you can get from Milan To Rome for around 35 - 50 euros.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 года назад

      @@francescotomba1350, could one do a day trip with those deals?

    • @francescotomba1350
      @francescotomba1350 2 года назад +9

      @@Neville60001 Yes, yes if you are interested look at the Italo website. I am not sure but if you go anywhere and come back the same day you will have some additional discount. The only drawback is that Italo covers only major cities, if you have to move from a little town you have to rely on Trenitalia

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 года назад +1

      @@francescotomba1350, thanks for the info.

  • @jrp1144
    @jrp1144 2 года назад +101

    In the last 5 or 6 years we've gone both ways -- Milan to Rome and Rome to Milan -- on each of the two fast train lines. Both were magnificent experiences. It's really the fun way to make one's way around Italy. Thanks for the video.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +5

      Oh absolutely is 😊

    • @joelf5565
      @joelf5565 2 года назад +2

      Is there room for full size luggage? We will be flying into Rome from another destination to spend a few days and want to finish our trip in Milan and to also connect to our flight back home from Milan. Thus we will be needing to transport our entire luggage. Is that possible?

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 2 года назад +83

    If you flew from Rome to Milan, if you count the time getting to and from the airports, the train would be nearly as quick, and from the train you get to see the scenery.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +17

      Oh absolutely, it's quicker by 🚆🇮🇹

    • @Lorre982
      @Lorre982 2 года назад +16

      if you are a tourist tue train is quick because you gi from city center to city center (where all the historical tourist attracion are), all airport are at least 20 min away of the city

    • @bushranger51
      @bushranger51 2 года назад +7

      Not only that, but you arrive/depart from near the center of each city, gotta be better than trying to get a taxi to both airports, eh?

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад +1

      Oh wow !! Man !! There's another way to look at it !! THANK YOU !! WOW ! LOL.Maybe more time saving trips can be done if we look more into train rides everywhere !!? Not the case always, but yea ..!! What a fresh idea ! Lol.But ,the cost is another topic .👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

    • @markc3258
      @markc3258 11 месяцев назад +1

      Less hassle , bags and security..
      train is nice way to travel .

  • @bobcase3007
    @bobcase3007 2 года назад +69

    Used the Italo service between Milan and Rome it was excellent. Splurged and booked the 4 seat Club Private compartment, traveling with family. The staff was very attentive. The ride was great. It's worth the splurge to enjoy this service and train. I'll do it again next time in Italy

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +4

      Absolutely! Worth treating yourself once in a while ☺️🇮🇹

    • @johnblaine1479
      @johnblaine1479 2 года назад +3

      I did this also, but my experience was being trapped with a family with 2 small children and constant loud conversation. After 20 minutes of such torture, I left and sat in second class at a seat facing forward, with a view out of the sun and without noise from people sitting so close that out knees touched. I will never travel first class unless I am in a group that books the entire cubicle.

  • @katherinespencer2633
    @katherinespencer2633 2 года назад +111

    Beautiful high speed train, sure wish we had them here in the USA!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +10

      One day maybe?

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 года назад +8

      @@NonstopEurotrip, sadly, it would be only in a few corridors instead of being nationwide, and come after you and I are gone (both for the USA and Canada.)

    • @siralphons6762
      @siralphons6762 2 года назад +3

      Italo also in USA 🇺🇸

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 года назад

      @@bernice5461, since when did this become a religious service? Keep that bullcaca to yourself.

    • @rubytuesday9539
      @rubytuesday9539 2 года назад +14

      Here in the US we spend everything on military and way over priced healthcare. No money for good infrastructure.

  • @rod1167
    @rod1167 2 года назад +44

    Best fast trains in the world. Italy is a paradise for a spanish tourist.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +4

      You have pretty good trains yourself 🙂

    • @emailprivata6385
      @emailprivata6385 Год назад +1

      Really? I ‘d say the opposite…

    • @user-cn7dn6ii9f
      @user-cn7dn6ii9f Год назад +1

      Там си и стойте!
      На един акъл сте!

  • @teo_8666
    @teo_8666 2 года назад +60

    I'm an Italian living in the London. Thanks for the video, I loved it. In italy we constantly complain about our railway lines, but t think they are really great (much better than the ones here in UK), at least for the high speed.

    • @Danipiz666
      @Danipiz666 Год назад +14

      L'alta velocità in Italia è fenomenale, molto meglio di qualsiasi altro Paese che ho visitato. Il problema sono i regionali, specie alcune tratte (coff coff Trenord sto parlando di te)

    • @eleayeproctor9490
      @eleayeproctor9490 Год назад +4

      I am from the UK living in Canada and definitely loved the Italian trains. There are similar in Britain as well which are sadly lacking here in Canada. Our trains here look like something from the 19th century.

    • @fassiprogamerwpandina56
      @fassiprogamerwpandina56 Год назад +4

      @@Danipiz666 fidati... trenord rispetto ai regionali qui al sud è oro

    • @emiliopetralia3355
      @emiliopetralia3355 Год назад

      L alta velocità ,anzi i normali treni,esistono solo per il nord Italia,per gli abitanti del meridione esiste solo la morte grazie al razzismo degli italiani del nord

    • @rhythmicmusicswap4173
      @rhythmicmusicswap4173 Год назад +1

      @@Danipiz666 esatto, non ho mai avuto problemi con i treni ad alta velocitá!

  • @aalb1873
    @aalb1873 2 года назад +8

    High speed trains is the best solution for visit Italy and Europe in general. Europe is full of interesting places not too far one to another.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      Oh absolutely agree ☺️

    • @ms-jl6dl
      @ms-jl6dl Год назад

      No it isn't "the best solution". It's roaming through Italy in a nice cabriolet and visiting all those gorgeus tourist-free areas with wonderful food and beautiful sights.
      Train rides are like plain flights,you see nothing of the places you go through. They are McDonald's of tourism.

  • @470danadidas
    @470danadidas 2 года назад +39

    Always love your Italian videos. Brilliant as ever. Italian high speed trains are probably some of the best in the world.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +7

      Agree. If only the network was further reaching! 🇮🇹

    • @470danadidas
      @470danadidas 2 года назад +2

      @@NonstopEurotrip I quite agree and I think more HSLs are being planned. To extend the Milan to Brescia HSL as far as Venice . And I think another is in the pipeline linking Naples to Bari .

    • @tariklyacoubi8197
      @tariklyacoubi8197 Год назад +1

      @@NonstopEurotrip they are now renovating some lines with state budget +pnnr budget.
      They are linking Genova-Milan with a new line(terzo valico) ot should be completed by 2024/5.
      They are upgrading the lines from Napoli to Reggio calabria and Rome to Bari.
      It should be ready by 2026.
      Let's cross our fingers!

  • @jeadie2273
    @jeadie2273 2 года назад +18

    We did the Rome to Venice trip on Italo in 2017. Great experience. Wonderful trip. Highly recommend this train service.

  • @juliehoffman6292
    @juliehoffman6292 2 года назад +6

    My father loved trains, he would be amazed.

  • @Neville60001
    @Neville60001 2 года назад +64

    11:51-@Nonstop Eurotrip, did you know that Italy was the first nation ever to build HSR? It did so on a small basis in the mid-'30's (a line between Bologna and Naples), using the ETR 200, designed for 200 km/h [120 mph], but in service it achieved a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph) near Milan on 20 July 1938 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FS_Class_ETR_200 )

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +15

      I did know, yes, but then I'm a train guy 🤣

  • @andrewdavidson4595
    @andrewdavidson4595 Год назад +9

    I am so glad Italy got the fast Trains right, cost is comparable to a flight (and is less once you include taxis from the airport) removes all the non productive time associated with airports and is similar comparable duration once you calculate from city centre to city centre, also more energy / carbon sustainable. They are just excellent

  • @k0k0m02008
    @k0k0m02008 2 года назад +29

    8:24 a bit of nitpicking, the wine is "Prosecco" (small typo there)😁 Hahaha, apart from that, always tremendous videos, Max. Italo is a terrific competitor to Trenitalia and I think the AGV is quite a powerful beast, I love that it speeds up to 320 km/h on regular service. Hard to choose among them, honestly. I truly enjoy both🤩
    Keep coming those good videos! Cheers

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +3

      It only travels at 300kmh right now, but it's it very cool and comfortable to ride 😍🇮🇹

  • @AndrewG1989
    @AndrewG1989 2 года назад +42

    Italy is a wonderful county and also has amazing trains. Very good. 👍😊

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +3

      It sure does 😀

    • @emiliopetralia3355
      @emiliopetralia3355 Год назад

      l'Italia non esiste , è un paese razzista. Questi treni esistono solo per il nord Italia,gli altri italiani vengono trattati come animali

  • @arunkhan4951
    @arunkhan4951 Год назад +12

    I took the Italo from Venice to Florence, it was an awesome experience traveling at 250 kmph in the tunnels. The WiFi throughout the route was infallible, at 50 Mbps I wasn't complaining 😀

  • @LVCMTB
    @LVCMTB Год назад +7

    Italo never fails to please me, greetings from Italy

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Me too 😊

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад

      Hello Italy 🇮🇹 😍!! My No.1 favourite countries are Italy 🇮🇹 & Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 !! Hugs from L.A. ( Los Angeles ) ,I'm Japanese. 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

  • @ringo7561
    @ringo7561 2 года назад +11

    Great video once again Nonstop!! I can't wait to ride the Italian rails this summer

  • @MrBjorn6
    @MrBjorn6 2 года назад +8

    I was in Rome in 2011 and I took a tour of Capri on Bus, however I had tickets for Italian open tennis. I choose to miss day sessions to go to Naples and Capri, however I wanted to see the evening session. Although I was booked on bus tour I took train back to Rome because it was much quicker and had me making it back to Rome to watch tennis in the evening session.

  • @johnson9931
    @johnson9931 2 года назад +8

    Great film 👍and beautiful scenery 😍
    I like the train inside.

  • @sonjakrohn4303
    @sonjakrohn4303 2 года назад +8

    Roma Termini is a station I have spent a little time in. Of course never in lounges and things! Could only ever travel on the shortest of shoestrings 😊. But I do like the crowds and buzz in airports and train stations - reminds me that I am privileged to at least be traveling at all!!! 👍

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      Exactly, making of the most of travelling when you can is always my mantra too 👌🏻

  • @raymondmuench3266
    @raymondmuench3266 9 месяцев назад +2

    My last train trip in Italy was in 1984. FS was the only act in town. Thanks for this terrific update!

  • @jjns5600
    @jjns5600 2 года назад +2

    Love it! I did Roma to Venetia via TrenItalia, and I loved that...so I know this is something I'd definitely do! Thanks for your video and attention to every aspect of detail!!

  • @jge123
    @jge123 2 года назад +44

    Italy seems to be modernizing their railways really fast. 18:40

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +9

      Absolutely are!

    • @sergiobertoni4074
      @sergiobertoni4074 2 года назад +2

      Yes, unlike roads network which is in very bad conditions

    • @Alby_Torino
      @Alby_Torino 2 года назад +8

      @@sergiobertoni4074 Definitely not highway system that is good

    • @carrotjuse
      @carrotjuse 2 года назад +5

      Leaves the US in the dust!

    • @valerianocuomo996
      @valerianocuomo996 2 года назад +1

      Only in italy 2 sistem s of high speed: italo ,frecciarossa

  • @silviabinatti9487
    @silviabinatti9487 2 года назад +10

    I really love Italo. I've tried Frecciarossa trains in the past, but they are much more expensive compared to Italo. And even in the lowest class, it's very comfortable! And they usually make special offers and discounts, especially if you're young!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +6

      Yes, they have some great deals. The business/prima classes are basically the same, but I prefer Italo as it's normally cheaper! 👌🏻

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад

      Yes, I had realized Italo was much more affordable !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

  • @gunnargronvall9385
    @gunnargronvall9385 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the ride on an excellent train service ! 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 2 года назад +11

    Fantastic ride.! great train and accommodations. I will never see that happen here in the USA in my lifetime. But I do remember the service before the interstate and planes pushed trains to the background. and freight etc. sad. but true. Thanks for sharing ECF

    • @JimAllen-Persona
      @JimAllen-Persona 2 года назад

      I know. The best Amtrak has to offer is pretty pitiful by comparison.

    • @zomboz8812
      @zomboz8812 2 года назад

      I think the Avelia Liberty is similar but idk I’m italian

    • @valerianocuomo996
      @valerianocuomo996 2 года назад

      USA they have in the mind s only industry of arm S....USA SPEND FOR ARMY...800 BILION OF DOLLAR!! FOR WAR S TO COUNTRYS OF THE 3⁰WORLD : AFGANISTAN, VIETNAM, LIBIA, IRAQ...NEVER VS A COUNTRY WITH AVIATION AND A ARMY GOOD....CODARD S PEOPLE

  • @snowfox1401
    @snowfox1401 Год назад +8

    Recently traveled with Italo’s bullet train and noticed that the train by itself is quiet even at high speed of 250-300 Kmh, all the vibrations and noises you hear comes from the suitcases or other passengers belongings that are in the coach!
    I just realized that by paying attention at the sources of noise during the trip.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +1

      They're great trains!!

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 Год назад +1

      Lol. Very good observation !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

  • @itsmetaran
    @itsmetaran 2 года назад +9

    Very fine ride indeed... love the entire experience. Thanks!

  • @therash09
    @therash09 2 года назад +2

    I travelled from Rome to Milan in the same train in May 2015. I had boarded this train from Roma Tirbutina station and not Roma Termini. Fond memories! 😇

  • @rahill-95
    @rahill-95 2 года назад +21

    Great video as always 😁 and loved the fact that train operators are providing business class experience with lots of features similar to those that are provided on airlines and loved to see more and more people are using trains over airplanes and wasn’t expecting that the TV screen was tucked away in one of the armrests… and complimentary drinks and snacks are always welcomed they do add a nice touch to person’s overall experience and in my opinion, I prefer both the trains Italo AVG and Frecciarossa 1000 they are magnificent but when it comes to livery I would prefer Italo AVG.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +5

      They're both excellent trains! I will do Frecciarossa executive when I get the chance to compare them, but yes it's a very lovely way to travel, I really enjoyed it! Glad you liked it mate ☺️🙏🏻

    • @rahill-95
      @rahill-95 2 года назад +1

      @@NonstopEurotrip can’t wait to watch that trip report in the future!!! 😀

    • @jeromebano1125
      @jeromebano1125 2 года назад +4

      A lot of high speed trains in Italy are very modern & compact & some often offer business class as I know from previous reviews experience the food is very good.

    • @karroketo
      @karroketo 2 года назад

      1st class train is nowhere near 1st class long haul on Emirates, Qatar etc .... nor are the the prices fortunately.

    • @superj8502
      @superj8502 2 года назад +3

      @@karroketo that's because first class on big airplanes is designed for flights that last 10 to 20 hours, while these train journeys take far less.

  • @Sundance1987
    @Sundance1987 2 года назад +8

    Superb video; I have not yet been on Italo; my next trip to Italia will include prima classe on Frecciarossa, from Milano to Ancona (my family name is Breccia, so I might say Brecciarossa!). Thanks for your excellent reports. Ciao! Ciao!

  • @delvenematthews9689
    @delvenematthews9689 2 года назад +1

    Have ridden train from Florence to Milan in Executive class and was impressed with the carriage and service. We had wine and sandwiches served by an attendant. We had all the facilities at the seat including the computer screen. I think it was a Fiacco! We did not go through any tunnels on our journey from Florence to Milan. Thank you I enjoyed your video.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +2

      They're excellent 🙂 If you went on a highspeed train you definitely went through lots of tunnels unless it was a long time ago!

  • @anthonywarrener1881
    @anthonywarrener1881 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for a great review ! I think the Italo AGV is truly superb, and must ride in one soon. The onboard service looked good, but surprised there is not a full dining car within the unit.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +2

      Yeah, but compromises eh. Would be nice is full meals were served but it's not too long a trip, since can be though! 😀🇮🇹

  • @zenjii1
    @zenjii1 2 года назад +2

    Amazing video of a beautiful trainset... this is definitely on my traintravel list, thanks for sharing!!!

  • @bianca_1005
    @bianca_1005 2 года назад +11

    If you need to travel between Milan and Rome, the fast train is WAY faster than flying. You go from city centre to city centre, 3 hours in total, no long queues for security checks or trips to the airport.
    Italo and, less often, Frecciarossa, have sometimes deals if you book in advance.
    Edit: I especially like about Italo that there is always personnel at the doors to check passengers' reservations. So you don't get strange people sneaking in.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +3

      Absolutely 🤗

    • @radovan107
      @radovan107 2 года назад +3

      Well Milan Linate Airport is very close to the center, it's a marvellous city airport, what is far is Rome Fiumicino Airport

    • @bianca_1005
      @bianca_1005 2 года назад +1

      @@radovan107 right. From Linate you can just take an ATM bus (= city transportation) and be in the centre in less than half an hour. It's all the before and after the flight that takes away a lot of time compared to train travel.

  • @igalarbeli2804
    @igalarbeli2804 2 года назад +4

    Bella Italia, viva l'Italia🇮🇹🍷🌹

  • @kylekatarn111
    @kylekatarn111 2 года назад +13

    I really appreciate the cleanliness of Italo trains, you can see the cleaning crew standing by to board the train at 21:20, quick turnaround time!

  • @belgik
    @belgik Месяц назад

    Love going in these trains. I'm always so glad when I can!

  • @lauraitalia277
    @lauraitalia277 2 года назад +1

    I love it. We took this train from Rome to Firenze.

  • @alistairmcelwee7467
    @alistairmcelwee7467 Год назад +4

    Seems like a very quiet train (at least until it hit supersonic speeds!) with an enviably smooth ride.

  • @vsaprissa
    @vsaprissa Год назад +1

    Thank you for this marvellous Eurotrip...!!!

  • @izzafatima1846
    @izzafatima1846 Год назад

    Stunning video and well-mentioned sub titles, hats off to u....!

  • @caddyrack
    @caddyrack Год назад +1

    Took Freccia Rossa in 2018 business class and it was awesome. Lots of room and super smooth, you could hold your drink while walking in the aisle and not spill it. Wi-fi and comps very good. Planning to do it again this year. BTW great vid little noise and subs are great. Cheers

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      So cool! Italy knows how to do fast trains well 😃

  • @gila1959
    @gila1959 Год назад

    Fantastic page you have here. Soo lively its like we board the train with you. Bravo.

  • @secretitalia
    @secretitalia 2 года назад

    Nice walking tour of Termini station and train travel. We enjoyed a lot! Greetings from Rome :)

  • @gab_v250
    @gab_v250 2 года назад +44

    12:12 the reason why the Rome-Florence HSL (also called "Direttissima") is in 3kV DC, is because it was completed before it was finalized that the EU standard for HSL was 25kV AC - and also because it's often used by local and classic intercity trains, who use the Italian standard of 3kV DC. In this way it's more similar to the German and Austrian high speed lines, rather than the French ones.
    The works you mentioned consist in upgrading the signalling of the line to ETCS2.
    14:08 that's not totally correct, there are works to build a HSL underpass to make high speed trains avoid using classic lines. But it's been stuck for years. Probably it will be completed by 2026/2027, but I'm not too sure either.

    • @maxart3392
      @maxart3392 2 года назад +11

      Yes, back in 1977 no one even thought about introducing 25kV to Italy where entire network was on 3kV. And initially the plans for Direttissima were even more modest, planning it for the speeds up to 180 km/h, but later it changed. And yes, Florence is a bottleneck for HS trains. They can use Campo di Marte station to avoid reversing, but it's quite unpopular because it's a little bit too far from the centre. However, digging beneath Florence isn't easy since the ground is archeologically highly sensitive.
      What's in my opinion a problem with HS trains in Italy is the fact that they loose much time (and accumulate delays) exiting and entering the stations in bigger cities, crawling at pedestrian speed for kilometers before being allowed to accelerate. Years ago there was a joke: it takes a HS train about 1 and half hour to get from Florence to Rome: 1 hour to get to Settebagni (where the HS line ends) and half an hour to Roma Termini (just a few km away). And it wasn't far away from the truth.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +5

      It's not an easy problem to fix though is it 🤷🏻‍♂️🇮🇹

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +9

      The cost of being railway pioneers! We Brits know all about that 😅

    • @smtuscany
      @smtuscany 2 года назад +3

      The whole HS underpass project has been recently restarted. It will consist of a 8-km tunnel beneath the current tracks, with an operating speed of 100 kph. A new underground passthrough station, Firenze Belfiore, will service high speed trains, very much like the HS Bologna station.
      The project is scheduled to be put into full service by the end of 2028.

    • @bubba842
      @bubba842 Год назад +1

      @@maxart3392 There are plans for new passthrough stations at Florence, Rome and Naples, similar to the station in Bologna. When these are eventually built they could potentially shave alot of time off the Milan - Salerno route.

  • @brucederr4374
    @brucederr4374 2 года назад +1

    Was on the Milan to Rome run a couple of weeks ago, it is fast and smooth.

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 2 года назад +3

    Great trip report!! I too would chose Italo Club for this journey. Speed, luxury are worth the cost.
    Thank you Max for sharing😀😀♥️♥️

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it Scott! I'll just have to go and do Frecciarossa executive now won't I 😄🇮🇹🚆

    • @scottyerkes1867
      @scottyerkes1867 2 года назад +1

      @@NonstopEurotrip Absolutely

    • @louislegrand2865
      @louislegrand2865 2 года назад +1

      So, like that, your name is Max?

    • @scottyerkes1867
      @scottyerkes1867 2 года назад +1

      @@louislegrand2865 no my name is Scott. I was merely thanking Max for a great review

  • @HumbertoMesa
    @HumbertoMesa 2 года назад +1

    The entertainment system makes the difference, and speed of course. Thanks for the experience.

  • @36flamingo63
    @36flamingo63 2 года назад

    Fantastic Report, Congrats!

  • @kcsnew
    @kcsnew 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful train and journey, yes I did travel from Milan Central to the Downtown area to see the local attractions when I had a 12 hour lay over at the Milan Airport, had to take couple of local trains from Airport to Milan Central

  • @sumanta4u
    @sumanta4u 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video.....have travelled multiple times on Italo. Great value for money.

  • @khalidmahmood7370
    @khalidmahmood7370 2 года назад +1

    We will be taking this train in May, so thanks for very helpful info

  • @ayanotanabe5220
    @ayanotanabe5220 Год назад +1

    Beautiful ❤ the front nose looks like the front of the Ferrari Enzo. And in red paint too! Lovely Italian countryside views thank you.

    • @patriziaalma7498
      @patriziaalma7498 Год назад +2

      The guy that started Italo Company has been the DA of Ferrari for many years...

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +1

      It is beautiful, yes! 🥰

  • @walkingbrazil2021
    @walkingbrazil2021 Год назад +1

    Interesting and Very Beautiful Train, Thanks for Sharing, Greetings from Brazil

  • @fatboyslimsmom1964
    @fatboyslimsmom1964 11 месяцев назад

    Love that you show and comment on accessibility for wheelchairs.

  • @CarlosRosalba
    @CarlosRosalba 2 года назад

    Great Video ! Thanks for share your experience !

  • @robyoungquist5803
    @robyoungquist5803 2 года назад +4

    When I travel between Milano/Firenze/Roma I reserve on Frecciarossa Executive Class. I ❤️ the soft plush yellow leather seats. Also the tasty at your seat meal service … granted haven’t been on it because of Covid but have plans to do so this summer. I think it’s waaay better than Italo. Did use Italo once just to compare and went right back to reserving only Frecciarossa Executive Class. 😉👍🏻

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I agree Rob, I will do a full Frecciarossa executive review soon ☺️🇮🇹

  • @korenng5553
    @korenng5553 2 месяца назад

    Best way to get around Italy indeed 🎉 so much fun!

  • @luisstransport
    @luisstransport 2 года назад +4

    Great trip report

  • @Neville60001
    @Neville60001 2 года назад +5

    5:20- I wish that this was here in Canada travelling on The Corridor between Windsor, Ontario and Quebec City, Quebec.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      Would be pretty amazing right 👍🏻

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 года назад

      @@NonstopEurotrip, it would indeed.

    • @glengamble526
      @glengamble526 Год назад +1

      We are supposed to be getting that within the next few years (I’m in London Ontario)

  • @urbanviii5103
    @urbanviii5103 2 года назад +5

    @18:11. I can't believe that a train can go 342 miles per hour. Amazing.

    • @fabriziocoppola6519
      @fabriziocoppola6519 2 года назад +1

      Km per hour.

    • @urbanviii5103
      @urbanviii5103 Год назад +1

      @@fabriziocoppola6519 Yes. I made a mistake.

    • @marcofunari9683
      @marcofunari9683 3 месяца назад

      The italian high speed rail network allows a maximum speed of 300 km/h ( Milan to Florence section , Rome to Naples section , Milan to Turin section , Milan to Brescia section . This in 2024 ) . Trains are technically capable to reach 360 km/h , but technical issues related to the infrastructure don' t permit commercial service with this parameter . In a brief future , new sections of high speed network will be opened ( Brescia to Verona and then Venice , Naples to Bari , Milan to Genova ) .Welcome to Italy enjoy your trip and don' t forget to travel on secondary railways ( less famous but immerged in marvelous landscapes , like Siena Asciano Monte Antico railway , Porretta Terme to Pistoia railway , Circumetnea railway , Transiberiana d'italia railway , Pustertalbahn , Trento Mezzana and many many others )

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Год назад

    Oh this is fantastic !! A video I was looking for !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

  • @faridehknapp165
    @faridehknapp165 2 года назад

    Amazing! Thank you 🙏❤️

  • @intersezioni
    @intersezioni 2 года назад +23

    Italo's trains were designed and built at the Alstom production site in Savigliano, in the province of Cuneo ITALY , a center of excellence in the production of high-speed trains and an excellent example of a state-of-the-art factory that has been able to renew itself over time.
    In addition to Savigliano, the other Alstom sites involved in the production of the Pendolino Italo are that of Sesto San Giovanni in the Milanese area, that of Bologna and the depot of Nola, in the province of Naples. Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance will also be carried out on these new vehicles in Nola for the next thirty years.
    The French bought the company that built all types of ITALO trains from Fiat FERROVIARIA (historic Italian train production center, here they invented the PENDOLINO trains).

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +2

      Let's just say Italian trains aren't exactly known for their build quality 🙄

    • @alessandropompa
      @alessandropompa 2 года назад +9

      @@NonstopEurotrip how can you say that? Please don't share misinformation!

    • @spaniardsrmoors6817
      @spaniardsrmoors6817 2 года назад

      @@NonstopEurotrip Like British cars? 🤣

    • @jacobmeldgaard4050
      @jacobmeldgaard4050 2 года назад +1

      @@alessandropompa Italian trains are NOT known for their quality in Europe and the world lol..... In Denmark we have had to scrap most of the trains we bought from Italy, because of the poor quality, and now they already bought new trains, starting from 2024, from France this time lol. Even though the last train delivered from Italy was in 2013, so they've only lasted 11 years.... and with a lot of problems and repairs. Buying Italian trains almost bankrupted our the national train operator /company, DSB. And we're far from the only country that have had problems with italian trains

    • @Schcarraffone
      @Schcarraffone Год назад +1

      @@jacobmeldgaard4050 you forgot to mention the mafia and the pizza to be really complete

  • @1979ulisses
    @1979ulisses 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful video... sure a comfortable trip!

  • @ronpinto9588
    @ronpinto9588 Год назад +1

    I went on this exact same route in 2004, but my train. if I remember well, was red, green, and silver. It looked just like tho ones appearing in your video, but I remember the trip taking about 5 hours, stopping in Bologna and Firenze.
    I had traveled by air from Valencia, Spain, and the flight arrived past 11 PM, so I found what I thought was the only restaurant open in Milan and spent the night at the restaurant, when I ate the most amazing gnochi of my entire life.
    My train left at 5 AM, so I slept the entire trip, arriving in Rome around 10 AM. On the way back I was wide awake and enjoyed the views as well as a delicious meal (included in the price of the fare).
    I always rather take trains than flying because I enjoy more and have freedom to walk around.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +1

      Yes, the original 'Eurostar' service in Italy. Most of those trains still run as Frecciarossa 500s... 👍🏻

  • @indrajeetsingh4749
    @indrajeetsingh4749 2 года назад

    Really wonderful pictures

  • @lamontjohnson1101
    @lamontjohnson1101 Год назад +1

    Fast smooth comfortable and excellent conductor 🎉

  • @fln478
    @fln478 Год назад

    We rode on this or a similar train from Naples to Venice. It was everything you said and more! Thanks for sharing!

  • @GeorgeChaidaris
    @GeorgeChaidaris Год назад +1

    Done this exact route in Italo Prima. Would happily do it again and again and again!

  • @csuporj
    @csuporj 2 года назад +2

    In Romania our trains take 4 to 6 hours for a 200 km trip, from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu.

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 2 года назад +1

    Great trip. That was enjoyable trip in Executive with fewer people inside.

  • @littlebigjohn69
    @littlebigjohn69 2 года назад +2

    i was on it in 2012 from rome to florence and was amazing.

  • @maciekwr
    @maciekwr 2 года назад +1

    awesome journey. really enjoyed the video.

  • @ericdanielski4802
    @ericdanielski4802 2 года назад +3

    Nice trip report.

  • @juliekohry9385
    @juliekohry9385 2 года назад +2

    Fabulous, the only way to go, it’s on my list!

  • @anthonyglee1710
    @anthonyglee1710 2 года назад +1

    Wow, looks a great product and service, thank you for sharing, very impressed. It’s interesting and I know it’s common in mainland Europe, but it’s very rare you make an “in/out” directional change midway in the UK at major stations. The only sad thing is as usual the amount of Graffiti which is always striking when travelling around the mainland of Europe.

  • @Serviteur_du_saint_empire
    @Serviteur_du_saint_empire Год назад +2

    Il est superbe , ôn dirait le train à grande vitesse japonais .une merveille

  • @lamborghinihexagons5502
    @lamborghinihexagons5502 2 года назад +2

    Looks amazing!

  • @miguelangelmarinoni
    @miguelangelmarinoni 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, excelent video.

  • @Neville60001
    @Neville60001 2 года назад

    5:02-I can't make up my mind, both of them are so good looking and offer great speed _and_ great service.

  • @rob45gt
    @rob45gt 2 года назад +2

    Lovely video again. I heard a lot of rattling during your trip with the good looking Italo. I think, I would prefer the Frecchia Rossa 1000.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      I'll have to try the Frecciarossa in executive 😍

  • @yallowrosa
    @yallowrosa 2 года назад +1

    17:53 Good: Prosecco wine, Salamini & Tarallini

  • @ubarhd1
    @ubarhd1 Год назад

    Another great video and trip thanks 😊

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga500 2 года назад +2

    Great video !!

  • @vladimirkurko2752
    @vladimirkurko2752 Год назад

    I`ve been traveling by plane, bus ,car but never had been traveling with high speed train this gives me an idea to go to Italy Milano and then by train to Rome its good idea and I see its very interesting and along way thanks for this very much!

  • @matthewharty6531
    @matthewharty6531 2 года назад +2

    looks fabulous, would love the lux 4 berth room

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +1

      Its certainly an exclusive experience! 😁

  • @GM-oi4vg
    @GM-oi4vg Год назад +1

    Traveled from Firenze to Rome, great experience.

  • @TrainDriverM
    @TrainDriverM 2 года назад +1

    Great video once again 🙂

  • @themistocles4683
    @themistocles4683 2 года назад

    In 2016, took Trenitalia train except we went to Florence and Pisa and back to Rome. Cost us 356 euros for family of four. Looking forward to 2023 when plan is to go train riding from Milan to Venice.

  • @annemasci5000
    @annemasci5000 Год назад

    Hello ! Je vous remercie pour cette belle vidéo. J'ai voyagé avec ma sœur à Roma Termini il y a 45 ans. Cela a bien changé.

  • @hamiltonfernandes9959
    @hamiltonfernandes9959 Год назад +2

    Muito top essa viagem, conforto maravilhoso e muito rápido. Parabéns pelo vídeo... 👏🏿🤝🏿

  • @AA_8184_1
    @AA_8184_1 2 года назад +3

    Just spectacular and such Italian style! Love your videos! Just curious about the music at the start of the video? I loved it! Any info on the song (title/artist?). Keep up the great work!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  2 года назад +2

      Glad you liked it! The music is off the RUclips library, but can't remember the name as I'm currently travelling and it's all on my PC at home! Comment again in a. Couple of weeks and I'll let you know 😊