BRESCIA - A Freciarossa train set to travel from Brescia to Napoli was halted Monday morning after authorities found the two drivers to be inebriated, police sources have stated.

 The train was supposed to leave Brescia at 05:17 Monday morning, heading for Campania’s capital city, but the 67 passengers due to board were stopped from doing so and forced to take a different route after the train’s drivers were stopped by transport police.

 One of the two tested positive for alcohol when tested on the spot, while the other asked for doctors to be called.

 Trenitalia then halted the service “after ascertaining that the crew was unable to operate the train.”

 The company ensured that it would be investigating the matter and punishing the drivers if they are found to have violated their contractual obligations and professional code of ethics.

 Trenitalia concluded a press statement released by Il Fatto Quotidiano by stating that the control system if had implemented to safeguard its passengers, which included surprise checks on crew, had proved to be fully effective.

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