A former CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has received a final conviction and faces imprisonment for their role in the 2009 Viareggio train disaster, which resulted in multiple fatalities. The sentence, totaling five years, concludes a lengthy legal battle following the derailment and subsequent explosion of a freight train carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The disaster caused widespread devastation and significant loss of life in the Tuscan town. The defense team expressed strong disagreement with the ruling, labeling it “deeply unjust” and voicing indignation at the outcome. This decision marks the end of the criminal proceedings against the executive regarding the incident. Further legal challenges are anticipated from the defense. The conviction underscores the accountability sought for the tragic event and its causes.