Paris-Milan Railway Reopens After 19-Month Closure Due to Rockslide

The vital cross-border rail link resumes passenger and freight services following extensive repair work in the Maurienne Valley.

The Paris-Milan railway line reopened on March 31, 2025, after being closed for 19 months due to a massive rockslide in August 2023.
The 2023 rockslide involved 15,000 cubic meters of rock and caused significant damage, necessitating extensive and complex engineering repairs.
Passenger services by SNCF and Trenitalia have resumed, with multiple daily trips planned to restore connectivity between France and Italy.
Freight traffic is also restarting, though full recovery to pre-closure levels is anticipated by early 2026, according to industry leaders.
The reopening highlights the growing competition between SNCF and Trenitalia on the Paris-Milan route, reflecting broader trends in European rail market liberalization.