Is there a power socket at my seat?
PRE-sa di cor-REN-te — both stress on first and second syllables respectively.
When you need to charge your phone or laptop during a long train journey.
'Presa di corrente' (power socket) + 'al mio posto' (at my seat). Power sockets are standard on Italian high-speed trains — usually 220V European sockets under the seat or at the armrest. On regional trains, power is rarely available.
La presa non funziona.
The socket is not working.
Report to the inspector or cabin crew
C'è anche la porta USB?
Is there also a USB port?
Common on newer rolling stock
Posso usare la presa del corridoio?
Can I use the corridor socket?
Some trains have sockets in common areas
All Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains have 220V power sockets at every seat — a major advantage for business travellers. Italian sockets (type L) have three round pins in a line. Bring a universal adapter for non-Italian plugs. Italo trains also have power sockets and USB ports in all classes.