NTV's new AGV are christened

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During the pre-selection stage, 37,000 website visitors
voiced their opinion on the website, choosing from a short list
of names. Then the logo was chosen, inspired by Italian design
and new technology, with the dot in front of
“italo” implying a reference to the Internet.

In January 2008, Alstom signed a contract with NTV for the
delivery of 25 AGV trains. The contract also includes the
maintenance of the trains for a period of 30 years. The
“.italo” AGVs are due to begin service on the
Rome-Naples high-speed line in 2011.