by InTrieste
Interviews: Massimiliano Fedriga, FVG governor; Luigi Cantamessa, Director General of the FS Foundation; Cristina Amirante, FVG councilor for Infrastructure and Territory
The historic Trieste Campo Marzio railway station is set to become Italy’s second major national railway museum, following in the footsteps of the renowned Pietrarsa museum near Naples. The project, overseen by the FS Italiane Foundation, represents a significant investment in cultural infrastructure, with a total budget of approximately €24.5 million (about $26.5 million).
Renovation work, which began in 2018, is expected to be completed between late 2026 and early 2027. During a site visit and press briefing held earlier today, Luigi Cantamessa, Director General of the FS Foundation, provided an update on the transformation of the site.
Among the key elements currently under development is the reconstruction of the station’s original steel-and-glass canopy—an architectural feature that will restore the grandeur of the building’s early 20th-century design.
The future museum will be part of a larger multifunctional space, which will include a panoramic bar and restaurant, a hotel, and modern exhibition areas dedicated to railway history and innovation. The station forecourt will also be redeveloped, with plans to restore historic rail tracks and enhance the area’s accessibility and public appeal.
Trieste Campo Marzio, which has not served regular passenger traffic for years, is set to become not only a cultural attraction but also a catalyst for urban regeneration in the city’s eastern district.
With this project, Italy continues to invest in preserving its railway heritage, while promoting tourism and education through immersive museum experiences.
