The Rome to Sicily InterCity train boards the ferry to Messina

The InterCity train from Rome to Catania & Siracuse is shunted onto the train ferry to cross the Straits of Messina to Sicily. This video is courtesy of (and copyright of) Chris Hall.
Two daytime InterCity trains and at least one overnight sleeper link Rome & Naples direct with Catania, Siracuse & Palermo with fares from just €19.90. Book at www.trenitalia.com