Italy’s Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport, Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, has resigned following mounting criticism over delays and inefficiencies within the national rail network. The resignation comes after a period of increasing public and political pressure regarding ongoing issues with Italy’s high-speed rail projects and broader transport infrastructure. Donnarumma, a close ally of Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, had been tasked with overseeing crucial infrastructure developments. Recent reports highlighted significant setbacks and cost overruns in several key rail projects, fueling public discontent. Opposition parties had called for Donnarumma’s dismissal, blaming him for the lack of progress and transparency. The resignation is seen as an attempt to contain the political fallout from the transport sector’s problems and address growing concerns about the effective implementation of infrastructure plans. Minister Salvini has accepted the resignation and is expected to appoint a replacement shortly.