Napoli-Baiano railway project faces delays due to aquifer

Construction on the Centro Direzionale – Poggioreale tunnel for the Napoli-Baiano railway line has encountered significant delays following the discovery of an aquifer beneath the track. This issue, involving the presence of water, is cited as a primary reason for the current work stoppage.

Commuter committees have expressed frustration, noting that the water issue was a factor in the line's two-year closure. There are also concerns regarding the Volla – San Giorgio a Cremano construction site, which was originally expected to be completed in June 2026 but is now projected for summer 2027.

The Campania Region's Ombudsman has formally requested documentation from EAV and the Mobility Directorate following a lack of transparency with commuter groups. In response to the geological challenges, local committees have suggested exploring an intermodal fluvial transport channel between Volla and the Centro Direzionale as an alternative.