Fermerci Reports 8.1% Drop in Italian Rail Freight
Fermerci reported an 8.1% drop in Italian rail freight to 23.7 million train-km in H1 2026, losing over 2 million train-km to PNRR network disruptions.
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Fermerci reported an 8.1% drop in Italian rail freight to 23.7 million train-km in H1 2026, losing over 2 million train-km to PNRR network disruptions.
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