Is this really the Frecciarossa? It's enormous!
fre-ccia-ROS-sa — stress on third syllable. e-NOR-me — stress on second syllable.
When boarding a high-speed train for the first time and being impressed by its size.
'Davvero' (really/truly) adds emphasis and genuine surprise. 'È enorme' (it's enormous) — 'enorme' is similar to English. The Frecciarossa 1000 is indeed an impressive machine — 202 metres long, travelling up to 300 km/h, with a distinctive red design by Italdesign.
È questo il treno più veloce d'Italia?
Is this the fastest train in Italy?
Yes — the Frecciarossa 1000 can reach 400 km/h in testing
L'interno è molto moderno e confortevole.
The interior is very modern and comfortable.
Complimenting the train design — Italians are proud of it
Quanto può andare veloce?
How fast can it go?
Commercial service: up to 300 km/h; tested at 400 km/h
The Frecciarossa 1000 (ETR 1000) was built by a Bombardier-AnsaldoBreda consortium and entered service in 2015. It set a European speed record of 393 km/h. It holds up to 457 passengers across its four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Its design is by Italdesign, the firm behind many iconic Italian cars.