The Espresso Siena will run between the capital Rome and Siena, winding across the pretty hills of Tuscany along the way. Servies are limited and only scheduled until the end of this month
A vintage train brought back from the 1970s will take to the rails once again.
Italy has launched a series of revamped vintage trains in recent years, and now another glamorous locomotive will join the fleet. The Espresso Siena will run between the capital Rome and Siena, winding across the pretty hills of Tuscany along the way.
While the Espresso express will immerse passengers in a vintage railway experience, the train’s Gran Confort first-class carriages have been meticulously restored and brought up to modern standard.
In terms of 70s-style features, the train has plush blue velvet seats, giant panoramic windows and funky 70s wallpaper that clads the carriage partitions. The corridors are also panelled in wood.
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“Imagine settling into an armchair, enveloped by the retro charm of the carriages, as the landscape gently transforms outside your large window. Let your gaze wander among the lush vineyards that produce fine wines and breathe in the air filled with history and ancient traditions,” tempts Treni Turistici.
“The Siena Express is not just a means of transport, but a real journey into the soul of Tuscany. It is a unique opportunity to slow down, connect deeply with the beauty of the landscape, and savor the most authentic essence of this region. An experience that nourishes the soul and provides unforgettable memories.”
If you fancy experiencing a nostalgic journey on the Espresso Siena, you’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time. Fondazione FS and FS Treni Turistici Italiani are running the service together just until the end of the month.
The service will run for three weekends in the autumn. It will travel from Rome to Siena on 27 September, 4 October and 1 November, departing at 7.42am from Roma Termini station and arriving in Siena at 1.20pm. The return journeys from Siena will take place on 28 September, 5 October and 2 November.
Siena sits in the centre of Tuscany and is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings and its rich art history. In the middle of the city is a fan-shaped central square, Piazza del Campo, which is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia.
It is known for the Palio di Siena, a horse race held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, take each other on for the glory of the city’s wards. The race is a particularly thrilling spectacle due to the closeness of the racing horses to the crowds of spectators.