Train traffic in Italy witnessed delays of more than an hour on Saturday, due to a suspected act of sabotage that affected the railway network, coinciding with the country's hosting of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Published on: 02/14/2026 - 14:40 Last updated: 02/14/2026 - 14:42

Trains in central Italy recorded delays of more than an hour on Saturday, following an accident believed to be the result of an act of sabotage coinciding with the holding of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The disturbances affected flights between Naples in the south and the capital, Rome, in addition to the line heading north towards Florence.

For his part, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini condemned those responsible for these actions after similar problems last Saturday on the train network and another less serious case in the middle of the week.

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These disturbances came at a time when Italy is hosting the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from February 6 to 22.

Salvini's statement included: "These are abhorrent criminal acts targeting workers and Italy."

He continued, "I hope that no one will underestimate or try to justify these crimes that endanger lives."

The authorities are investigating the burning of cables on part of the high-speed railway line between Rome and Naples, and two other possible incidents of sabotage between the capital and Florence.

An anarchist group claimed responsibility for an attack on the network last Saturday, the first full day of the Games, when railway infrastructure near Bologna was damaged, causing delays of up to two and a half hours on high-speed, intercity and regional train services.

France 24/Reuters

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