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Salvini asserts Donnarumma’s FS departure unrelated to service delays, highlights punctuality gains

Executive summary: Salvini defended Donnarumma’s exit from FS, saying it was not caused by delays or disruptions and noting that punctuality has improved. The statement addresses political pressure on FS leadership and signals confidence in management amid debates over train punctuality and governance.

Who is involved: Matteo Salvini (Minister of Transport), Alessandro Donnarumma (former FS CEO), FS board and Italian government.

Likely next: FS may proceed with appointing a new CEO; Salvini’s support could smooth the transition; punctuality metrics will continue to be monitored.

The transport minister Matteo Salvini stated that Alessandro Donnarumma’s resignation from Ferrovie dello Stato was not linked to operational delays or service quality, pointing instead to recent improvements in train punctuality. He praised Donnarumma’s managerial capabilities and suggested the leadership change is driven by other considerations. The comments come amid ongoing political scrutiny of FS performance and succession planning.

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