Inside Italy: The rise of vintage tourist trains and will Rome's transport ever improve?
Briefly

Rome's public transport system has been criticized for delays and inefficiency, with passengers waiting an average of 20 minutes for service, the slowest among European capitals. The metro system is limited, operating three lines over 60 kilometers, compared to Madrid's 12 lines spanning 293 kilometers. Recent incidents involving bus fires highlight maintenance issues, and the transport operator Atac faces scrutiny from Italy's competition authority for not meeting safety and punctuality objectives. Such ongoing concerns overshadow the reliability of public transport in Italy's capital.
Public transport in Rome has long faced criticism for delays and overcrowding, with an average wait time of 20 minutes for buses, trams, and metro.
Atac, the transport operator in Rome, is under investigation by Italy's competition authority for failing to meet safety and punctuality standards in recent years.
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