by EH
The former Wärtsilä industrial site in Trieste is set to become a hub of innovation and job recovery, as regional and industrial leaders gathered on Tuesday to mark the first stage of a redevelopment agreement with Innoway, a company tasked with reindustrializing the area.
Cristina Amirante, Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Regional Councillor for Infrastructure, described the launch of a new line of advanced freight railcars as a “strategic choice for the future,” underscoring the site’s transition from traditional manufacturing to high-tech rail production.
The event, held at the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant in San Dorligo della Valle, marked the formal beginning of railcar production by the newly established Innoway company. The initiative is part of a broader effort to provide continued employment for 255 former Wärtsilä workers who were made redundant when the company ceased local operations.
“This first step was essential,” said Alessia Rosolen, the Regional Councillor for Labor, who also attended the launch. “As the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, we believed it was our duty to be here and to support an agreement that represents a shared commitment across the territory.”
The industrial relaunch is backed by a Program Agreement signed by the regional government, Confindustria Alto Adriatico, and Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. The project aims to combine innovation in rail transport with regional employment strategies.
Rosolen emphasized that the partnership not only provides continuity for skilled workers but also reflects a collaborative model of reindustrialization. Amirante added that the focus on next-generation railcars aligns with broader infrastructure and mobility goals, positioning the region as a forward-looking player in European logistics.
The new production is expected to strengthen Friuli Venezia Giulia’s industrial base while contributing to national and international transport networks.
