My Role & Mission
What I Do
- •Coordinate Italian chapter of Back-on-Track Europe
- •Coordinate with MEPs and EU institutions on rail policy
- •Co-lead Action Group for EU-wide advocacy campaigns
- •Build partnerships with universities and rail operators
- •Use data analysis to support advocacy with evidence
Key Achievements
- ✓Organized European Sleeper's first arrival in Venice
- ✓Built coalition with PIONEER Alliance universities
- ✓Successful Venice night train launch event
- ✓Contributing to EU rail policy development
- ✓Expanding Italian night train advocacy network
Historic Venice Night Train Launch
I had the honor of coordinating the celebration for European Sleeper's inaugural night train service to Venice - marking a significant milestone in the revival of night trains to Italy. This wasn't just another train arrival; it was a statement about the future of sustainable European travel.
Key Outcomes
- •Partnership established with IUAV University of Venice
- •Institutional support from local government secured
- •Media coverage amplifying sustainable travel message
- •Foundation laid for expanded Italian night train services
- •Network of advocates across 10 European universities
"This event proved that there's massive demand for night trains in Italy. Now it's time to turn this momentum into lasting change."
Our Campaign Goals
Cross-Border Connectivity
Advocating for seamless rail connections across European borders, making train travel the easiest choice.
Night Train Revival
Bringing back overnight rail services for sustainable long-distance travel, connecting major European cities.
Inclusive Mobility
Making sustainable rail travel accessible and affordable for everyone, not just the privileged few.
Data-Driven Advocacy
Night Train Network Analysis
Using GTFS data and network analysis to map potential night train routes and demonstrate their viability to EU policymakers. This analysis supports our advocacy with data-driven insights.
OpenRitardi Project
Building open data infrastructure for Italian rail transparency, enabling evidence-based advocacy for service improvements.
View project →Key Resources & Reports
Back-on-Track Italy
Explore the Italian chapter's work on night train advocacy and sustainable rail development.
Visit Italy PageNight Train Map
Interactive map of current and planned night train connections across Europe.
Explore MapGeneral Position Paper
Read our comprehensive position paper on European rail policy and night train revival strategies.
Read Position PaperTARGET Network 2030
Our vision for a comprehensive European night train network by 2030.
View Network PlanAbout Back-on-Track
Learn about our organization, mission, and the team working towards a sustainable European rail future.
About UsReports & Studies
Data-driven research supporting our advocacy for sustainable European rail.
Read ReportsJoin the Movement
Whether you're a data scientist, rail enthusiast, or simply care about sustainable transportation, there are many ways to contribute to the night train revival.