Italy is preparing to significantly boost its Ferrobonus programme, increasing funding by €60 million in 2025-2026. The current plan is to allocate €22 million annually until 2026, but the government plans to add another €30 million for each of the following two years. The measure is aimed at supporting rail freight transport, in line with its strategy to reduce harmful emissions and eco-modernise the transport sector.
The additional funding for Ferrobonus will allow companies to benefit from tax incentives for the introduction of innovative technologies, equipment upgrades and energy efficiency improvements. The programme is part of the National Air Quality Improvement Plan, developed in response to the European Commission’s complaints about Italy’s pollution levels. The initiative is coordinated by a government committee, and the project is almost complete and awaits official approval.
Ferrobonus acts as an economic incentive for freight transport to switch from road to rail, helping companies reduce costs, accelerate the amortisation of investments and implement digital technologies. This not only improves logistics efficiency, but also helps reduce pollution, making the programme an important element in the sustainable development of the Italian transport sector.