The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.
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French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027
In Florence concerns remain about congestion on the high-speed line until the city’s new underground station is completed.
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24-year-old woman assaulted near Florence main station, taken to hospital
The attack happened late on Friday night in Via Valfonda, steps from Santa Maria Novella station.
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Italy’s main north–south rail corridor disrupted in Florence for 24 hours
The shutdown is scheduled from 3 p.m. on Saturday 24 January to 3 p.m. on Sunday 25 January.
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Florence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrest
Demonstration in Piazza Santa Maria Novella highlights solidarity from the city and its institutions as Iranian exiles describe a decisive phase of protests in Iran.
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Florence high-speed trains will not stop at Santa Maria Novella in late January
A planned rail interruption will force high-speed trains to bypass Florence’s main station on 24–25 January.
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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence
Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.
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Florence at Christmas: The Definitive Guide to 2025–26
From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.
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Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026
Stricter rules for café terraces and dehors in the historic center; new sustainability standards and a plastic-free policy.
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New Municipal Police Unit to Boost Safety on Florence’s Public Transport
A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.
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