What Ferrovie Della Calabria does

Ferrovie della Calabria S.r.l. is the regional public transport operator of Calabria, Italy, wholly owned by Regione Calabria and headquartered in Catanzaro. The company runs an integrated rail and bus network covering 208 municipalities with more than 1,500 daily trips, operating the Cosenza-Catanzaro Lido railway line alongside an extensive road transport service anchored by ten staffed bus stations (autostazioni) across the region. Beyond core commuter transport, it runs two tourism-oriented sub-brands: the Treno della Sila scenic tourist train and the seasonal Lorica ski lift facilities (Impianti di Risalita Lorica).

The underlying technology stack is conventional regional transit infrastructure: diesel-electric rolling stock (including two new Stadler trains delivered in 2021 at €5.25M each, with a contract for four more), onboard CCTV, a third-party electronic ticketing platform (MooneyGo, formerly myCicero), and an online whistleblowing portal compliant with D.Lgs. 24/2023. Distribution combines a self-serve online portal, the MooneyGo mobile app, physical station ticket offices, authorized resellers, and onboard purchase including at 19 unstaffed stations. Marketing relies primarily on the company website, a Telegram channel for real-time service updates, and a subscription newsletter.

The business model is a regulated regional concession. Revenue is generated through public service obligation funding from Regione Calabria, regulated passenger fares (single tickets, fixed-fare tickets, monthly and annual season passes), and ancillary tourism revenue from the Treno della Sila and Lorica ski lifts. Pricing is set within regional tariff frameworks rather than market-driven. The company is governed as an S.r.l. with a Sole Administrator (Amministratore Unico), currently Aristide Vercillo Martino, appointed by the regional government in November 2020 following the passing of his predecessor. The company has approximately 501–1,000 employees and is not publicly listed.

Name

Ferrovie Della Calabria

Legal name

Ferrovie della Calabria S.r.l.

Website

https://ferroviedellacalabria.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ferrovie della Calabria S.r.l. is the Regione Calabria–owned regional public transport operator running integrated rail and bus services across 208 Calabrian municipalities, plus the Treno della Sila tourist train and Lorica ski lifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Transportation

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Commuter Rail Operators (Government/Authority-Run) (THAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Intercity Bus Operators (Scheduled) (THAIADAB), Passenger Rail Operators (Intercity/High-Speed/Regional) (TLAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Regional rail transport
• Public bus services
• Railway operations
• Public transit services
• Regional passenger transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Catanzaro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ferrovie della Calabria S.r.l. is the designated regional public transport operator in Calabria, Italy, providing integrated passenger railway services on the Cosenza-Catanzaro Lido line and bus (autoservizi) services across 208 municipalities with over 1,500 daily trips. The company also operates specialized seasonal tourist services, including the Treno della Sila scenic train and the Lorica ski lift facilities, supported by electronic ticketing through the MooneyGo mobile app and traditional ticket offices and authorized resellers.

Product overview

Ferrovie della Calabria operates as a regional public transportation company providing integrated rail and bus services across the Calabria region. The company offers railway transport on the Cosenza-Catanzaro Lido line, bus/road transport services through a network of autostazioni (bus stations), and seasonal tourism offerings including the Treno della Sila tourist train and Lorica ski lifts. Electronic ticketing is available through the MooneyGo mobile app, complementing traditional ticket sales at stations and aboard vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Treno della Sila: Tourist train service operating in the Sila area of Calabria
• Impianti di Risalita Lorica

Products and services

• Ferrovia (Railway Services) Regional passenger railway transport service operating on the Cosenza-Catanzaro Lido line, connecting multiple stations across Calabria (Catanzaro, Cosenza Vaglio Lise, Gioia Tauro, Rogliano, Piane Crati, Gimigliano, Madonna di Porto and others). Serves daily commuters, students, and travelers within the Calabria region.
• Autoservizi (Bus Services) Road passenger transport services via bus across the Calabria region, providing connections to multiple municipalities served through a network of autostazioni (bus stations). Offers regular lines and dedicated school bus services during the academic year, serving commuters, students, and the broader public.
• Autostazioni (Bus Stations Network) Network of bus stations (Autostazioni) operated by Ferrovie della Calabria across Calabria, including facilities in Catanzaro, Cosenza, Castrovillari, Gioia Tauro, Vibo Valentia, Marina di Gioiosa J., Petilia Policastro, and Soverato, providing ticketing, waiting areas, and intermodal connections for bus services.
• Treno della Sila (Sila Tourist Train) Specialized scenic tourist railway service operating in the Sila plateau area of Calabria, offering heritage and scenic rail journeys to visitors and leisure travelers. Operates on a dedicated ticketing page (trenodellasila.it) and functions as a sub-brand of Ferrovie della Calabria.
• Impianti di Risalita Lorica (Lorica Ski Lifts) Ski lift and winter sports facilities at the Lorica mountain resort in Calabria, including cable car and ski lift infrastructure for winter tourism. Operates as a seasonal service, typically reopening each December, and functions as the Impianti di Risalita Lorica sub-brand of Ferrovie della Calabria.
• Biglietteria e Abbonamenti (Tickets and Season Passes) Ticketing and subscription service offering single journey tickets (distance-based and fixed-fare), monthly and annual season passes (abbonamenti) for frequent commuters, and dedicated tourist ticketing for Treno della Sila and Lorica ski lifts. Available through the corporate website, MooneyGo mobile app, station ticket offices, authorized resellers, and onboard purchases.
• MooneyGo Electronic Ticketing Mobile App Third-party mobile application (formerly myCicero) used by Ferrovie della Calabria passengers to purchase and validate digital tickets on smartphones. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store, supporting existing myCicero account credentials and previously purchased tickets transferred to the new MooneyGo platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 208 municipalities served with public transport
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StadlercoreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2021Swiss train manufacturer Stadler supplied Ferrovie della Calabria with diesel-electric rail vehicles. Two double-deck trains were delivered in 2021 at 5.25 million euros each. A contract for four additional two-car trains was signed, with an option for 10 more trains. The trains feature 100 seats, modern diesel common-rail engines, and low emissions for environmental protection.
• ANSFISA (Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza delle Ferrovie e delle Infrastrutture Stradali e Autostradali)minorOthersItalian national safety agency responsible for authorizing the entry into service of new rolling stock. Currently conducting authorization procedures for the new Stadler trains delivered to Ferrovie della Calabria.
• MooneyGo (previously myCicero)coreTechnology or IntegrationMooneyGo provides the electronic ticketing mobile application used by Ferrovie della Calabria for ticket sales. The app enables passengers to purchase and validate tickets digitally. In April 2025, a data breach occurred at the ticketing service provider affecting user data including names, emails, and phone numbers.
• Associazione Ferrovie in CalabriaminorOthersLocal railway enthusiasts association that provides historical photographs and maintains collaborative relationship with Ferrovie della Calabria, contributing to the preservation of regional railway heritage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arriva Italia: Italian arm of multinational Arriva (Deutsche Bahn), operating regional bus and rail services under PSO contracts across multiple Italian regions. Comparable to FdC in PSO regional bus/rail operations, but as a private (rather than government-owned) multi-region player.
• Busitalia (FS Italiane Group): National bus and rail operator owned by FS Italiane, providing regional PSO transport services across multiple Italian regions. Comparable to FdC in service offering (regional bus and rail) but operates at much greater scale as part of the national FS Group.
• AMT Genova: Municipal public transport operator of Genoa running bus, metro, and funicular services. Comparable to FdC as an Italian public-sector passenger transport operator, though primarily focused on urban services within a single metropolitan area.
• ATM Milano: Municipal public transport company of Milan operating metro, bus, and tram networks. Comparable to FdC as a large Italian public-owned passenger transport operator, though at materially greater scale and focused on dense urban service.
• Trenitalia (FS Italiane Group): National rail operator under FS Italiane running regional, intercity, and high-speed services. Comparable to FdC as a passenger rail operator in Italy, but Trenitalia is a much larger incumbent with national scope and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Start Romagna: Regional public transport company owned by the municipalities of Romagna, providing urban and interurban bus services. Comparable to FdC in its PSO-driven regional bus model and public-shareholder structure, though without a rail component.
• Trentino Trasporti: Public transport company owned by the Autonomous Province of Trento, providing bus, rail, and aerial cableway services. Comparable to FdC in mixed rail + bus + tourism (ski/cableway) operations under public ownership, though in a more affluent northern region.
• Cotral: Regional public road transport company serving the Lazio region, wholly owned by the regional authority. Directly comparable to FdC in its role as a regional government-owned PSO operator running scheduled bus services across a defined Italian region.
• TPER (Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna): Regional public transport operator owned by Emilia-Romagna region and municipalities, running integrated rail and bus services under public service obligations. Closely comparable to Ferrovie della Calabria in ownership structure, PSO model, and multi-modal regional scope, though operating in a wealthier and larger region.
• STEAT (Società Trasporti Ete): Regional public transport company serving the Molise region, primarily bus-based with regional government ownership. Comparable to FdC as a small, region-owned PSO operator in a structurally weaker Italian region, though without a rail component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fdcalabria
• Facebookfacebook.com/FerroviedellaCalabria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferrovie-della-calabria-stazione-di-gioia-tauro

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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