The new station of Guidonia Montecelio is commissioned into service

Guidonia, 7 July 2026

The commissioning of the new Guidonia Montecelio station marks a significant milestone in upgrading the Rome–Pescara rail line. Following the completion of Phase 1 less than a year ago, Phase 2 of the double-tracking project on the Lunghezza–Guidonia section is now operational, delivering concrete infrastructure improvements for local communities.

This achievement follows a complex delivert process that began with the construction design, managed by FS Engineering for the civil engineering works, and continued with the construction supervision, working in constant synergy with the main contractors.

The new infrastructure is a critical component in modernising sustainable mobility across central Italy, building upon the previous double-tracking of the Tiburtina–Prenestina–Lunghezza section up to the new Guidonia station. The region now benefits from a modern, accessible, and highly functional station, equipped with a large car park, designed according to high architectural standards, and tailored to meet the needs of an expanding urban area and its many daily commuters traveling to Rome and the surrounding areas.

The station layout comprises four electrified running lines served by passenger platforms with canopies and lifts, alongside two non-electrified bay platforms. Built with a focus on sustainability, architectural quality, and passenger comfort, the station building, the main access point to the new infrastructure, includes an area designated for a café. To optimise intermodal transport, a large car and bus park has been constructed alongside a local access road network. The redevelopment project also features an integrated balancing pond designed to temporarily collect storm runoff from the ballast, tracks, station footprint, car park, and surrounding roads, regulating its release into the ground.

The new station is a major asset to the Guidonia Montecelio community, offering spaces designed to enhance the passenger experience, optimise accessibility, and introduce advanced passenger information systems (PIS). Built to high safety standards, the facility ensures seamless integration into the surrounding urban fabric.

Rather than merely concluding an infrastructure project, the commissioning of the new station represents a tangible commitment to regional development and the day-to-day needs of passengers and the general public. The station is purposely designed to support the growth of regional mobility, elevate travel quality, and contribute to an increasingly modern, efficient, and sustainable rail network.

Beyond its transport benefits, the project provided a unique opportunity to advance historical knowledge of the area by bringing significant archaeological remains to light.

During construction, archaeological monitoring—conducted in continuous liaison with the Local Heritage Authority—enabled the recovery and recording of important historical assets. These discoveries include ancient roadways, production installations, farm structures, travertine quarries, and necropolises. Notably, excavations uncovered a section of travertine bedrock featuring animal footprints from the late Upper Pleistocene, a cast of which is now permanently displayed inside the station building.