Tunnel under Milano for cross-city suburban services. The Ferrovia Circumetnea line has been diverted onto a new underground route in Catania. Passenger services have recently been reintroduced between Isola della Scala to Cera via Bovolone and from Firenze to Borgo S Lorenzo via S Piero a Sieve. Theft is a particular problem at main stations. Luggage should be closely watched at all times and precautions taken against pickpockets.
Some thieves are very young and many operate in groups.
A common technique is to create a distraction, such as engaging a traveller in conversation, to draw attention from robbery by accomplices. Crime can also be a problem on overnight trains, which may also be very crowded. It is sensible to book a couchette, at modest cost, as these provide more space and greater security. Railway police will be found at all but local stations. At main stations access to platforms is confined to those with travel tickets, and tickets are sometimes checked at platform barriers.