Can you bring food on Trenitalia trains?

Budget passengers are advised to visit the local supermarket and stock up before boarding trains, since carrying your own food is perfectly acceptable and expected. Dining car service is provided on international trains in Europe, but only at specific times. Trains equipped with bar cars serve light meals at any time.



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Food & drink You can buy food and drink from the cafe-bar. Or you can bring your own picnic and even a bottle of wine if you like. Business class includes a 'welcome' drink of coffee, juice or prosecco, and a snack.

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Every passenger of Trenitalia can take luggage and suitcases on board the train for free. Trenitalia luggage policy is not strict about the number of suitcases and dimensions limit, and it doesn't require any fee or extra fee in case of overweight or oversize luggage.

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Beverages available include coffee, soft drinks, water, wine, and beer. You can browse a fuller menu here. Separate restaurant cars are more common on longer train trips—particularly long-haul international trains—and on newer, high-speed trains.

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Some trains require seat reservations, and on other trains it's optional. If you're riding a train on which reservations are only recommended or completely optional and you don't have a reservation, you can sit in any available seat in the appropriate class you have booked.

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Starting from October 28th, 2023 Trenitalia will compulsorily incorporate a mandatory CHECK IN policy for Regional Train ticket holders. As a result, any regional train tickets specifying NOT VALID TO TRAVEL will require a CHECK IN to be performed which would be a process to validate the tickets for usage.

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There is typically one bathroom per train car on Italian trains. On newer trains, and especially high-speed trains, they are more spacious than what you might find on an airplane and offer the same basic features as those of a plane lavatory - a flushable toilet, sink with running water, soap, and paper towels.

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Luggage should be stored either on the luggage racks or above the seats. You may have trouble storing big suitcases during the high season, and the same applies to bikes and other sports equipment. Instead, you can consider shipping your luggage and bicycle by courier and travel hassle-free.

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There is no check-in prior to boarding high-speed and regional trains. It's best to arrive at the train station at least 15 mins before departure. You'll need time to find the platform. Ticket inspection occurs onboard.

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Once on the train, you must show a valid form of personal identification upon request by on-board personnel.

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Italian Intercity trains are very comfortable, air conditioned, have plenty of legroom and good space for luggage. Generally, a bar/bistro car is found on Italian Intercity trains selling snacks, hot and cold drinks. There are also no rules against bringing your own food and drink to enjoy onboard.

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All Frecciarossas have power sockets and free WiFi. The standard Trenitalia power outlet is of the 2-pin rectangular type shown in the photo below.

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Yes, Italians use toilet paper. It is a common practice in Italy, just like in many other countries around the world.

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However, while one of the systems most definitely is a toilet for human waste, the other serves a different purpose. The other toilet is in-fact a bidet. You have likely heard of bidet but may not have come across one in the UK, as they are not installed as standard in UK homes or even in most hotels.

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The main differences between Standard and Premium Class are the seats, which are more comfortable in Premium Class, and the welcome service, which is only available in Premium Class.

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Seat Reservation is an additional service offered by Trenitalia and is offered on a voluntary basis and not required to complete the train booking.

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