A fatal train accident on the Rho-Domodossola railway line in Parabiago claimed the life of a 34-year-old resident of San Giorgio su Legnano, Marco Grimoldi, during the early morning hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Fatal Collision at the Parabiago Level Crossing
The incident occurred just before 8:00 a.m. at the level crossing in Parabiago on the Domodossola-Milano line, according to Sempione News. A train on the Domodossola-Rho railway line struck a person, prompting an immediate emergency response. VareseNews reported that medical personnel from the 118 service arrived on the scene with an emergency medical vehicle, but emergency responders could only confirm the death of the 34-year-old victim. Sempione News added that the train driver reportedly only heard the impact of the collision.
Did You Know? Sempione News noted that another fatal accident had previously occurred at the level crossing on via Battisti in Parabiago during the month of August.
Railway Disruptions and Alternative Routes
Following the collision, rail traffic was suspended for approximately three hours to allow judicial authorities to conduct necessary investigations, which concluded around 11:00 a.m. Trenord communicated the suspension on its official channels, affecting regional connections between Milano and the Varesotto and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola areas, including lines linking Milan to Porto Ceresio, Luino, Varese, and Domodossola. VareseNews noted that upon the resumption of services, numerous schedule variations and extraordinary station stops were put into effect across the impacted routes.
To assist stranded passengers during the suspension, Trenord outlined specific alternative transit options. Sempione News reported that travelers heading toward Gallarate and Varese could utilize the S50 Biasca-Bellinzona-Lugano-Varese-Malpensa line. Passengers traveling toward Busto Arsizio FN-Gallarate and vice versa were advised to use the R51 Gallarate-Malpensa-Milano Centrale airport line. A replacement bus service was also arranged to depart from Busto Arsizio FS station at 10:15 a.m. toward Rho, making all intermediate stops.
Resumption of Services and Potential Delays
The judicial authorities concluded their on-site assessments shortly before 11:00 a.m., allowing the railway line to be officially reactivated. While normal operations resumed following the clearance of the tracks, both initial reports and subsequent updates indicated that residual delays could continue to affect passenger travel due to the operational repercussions of the morning disruption.
Answers regarding the fatal railway accident
Who was the victim of the Parabiago railway accident?
The victim was Marco Grimoldi, a 34-year-old resident of San Giorgio su Legnano, who lost his life in the collision on November 1, 2026.
How long was the railway line suspended?
Rail traffic was interrupted for approximately three hours between the Parabiago and Legnano stations while judicial authorities carried out their investigations, ending around 11:00 a.m.
What alternative transport options did Trenord provide for affected passengers?
Trenord advised passengers heading to Gallarate and Varese to use the S50 Biasca-Bellinzona-Lugano-Varese-Malpensa line, while travelers toward Busto Arsizio FN-Gallarate could use the R51 airport line. A replacement bus service was also deployed from Busto Arsizio FS to Rho at 10:15 a.m.