Trains running between Agrigento and Palermo

This the "on air" Monitor showing all trains arriving at Agrigento Centrale, you can see what happens any minute and check live how many trains from Palermo are delayed:
https://iechub.rfi.it/ArriviPartenze/en/ArrivalsDepartures/Monitor?Arrivals=True&Search=&PlaceId=384

"Provenienza" means "From". "Ritardo" means "Delays"

You must stay 2 hours on those Regional trains, not days. I have no idea if your Travel Agent knows what she/he'a talking about or not, but... Even if you arrived 1 hour late and the train was as old as the Greek temples in the Valley, would it make a real difference for you?

If you like the idea and you can afford an expensive tour, book it. Otherwise you'll survive Regional trains like tons of tourists before you. There is a train every hour between 5 AM and 6 PM, how badly can your little adventure end?

Cannot stop laughing from the response to my question. I agree with you . And thank you🙃

If you’ve taken trains elsewhere in Europe, Sicily’s railway can be a letdown. I haven’t taken that particular train, it might be fine. The line between Cefalu to Palermo airport was pretty good. In the southeast it was not. It’s worth noting that intercity bus service is generally superior to the train system and is worth a look. The bus station may be more conveniently located as well.

You can see what those “old” regional trains to Agrigento look like in this video.
https://youtu.be/DWHEU88X2eM

It’s amazing how those Greeks were able to build these machines over 2500 years ago. They look modern for that time. Show the video to your travel agent.

It does sound a bit like your travel agent has never been to Italy!
Roberto is right, the train will be easy.
They are Trenitalia ones, so just like the ones on the mainland.
That is, of course, unless you actually want a bus tour with a guide, transport, lunch etc.

I took the train from Palermo to Agrigento in 2018 and in early 2020 did a day trip, round trip, between Palermo and Agrigento. I recall the train being comparable to regionale trains that I have ridden many times in Tuscany, and other parts of Italy: mostly clean, semi-comfortable, and beautiful scenery. I would gladly ride that route again!

Before venturing into Sicily you should watch this classic comedy movie with Roberto Benigni.

Thank you for your response and providing the film Johnny Stecchino. Adore Roberto Benigni