# Campania EAV governance, upgrades, and antitrust scrutiny > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campania-eav-governance-overhaul > Updated: 2026-08-21T03:34:56.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 6. In late June 2026, the Campania regional council amended the statutes of the Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV), separating the roles of sole administrator and director‑general to increase transparency and operational efficiency. By mid‑July, the shareholders’ assembly confirmed engineer Pietro Diamantini, a former Ferrovie dello Stato and Trenitalia manager, as the new amministratore unico, succeeding Umberto De Gregorio. The regional government earmarked €600 million for EAV to fund approximately 100 new trains, station refurbishments, free student tickets, and integrated ticketing. During council debates in late July, centre‑right deputies called for a feasibility study for a tram line on the disused Cancello‑Napoli railway and demanded accountability for former management. Opposition leader Gennaro Sangiuliano welcomed the appointment but continued to press for further investigations. President Roberto Fico formalised Diamantini’s role, noting a two‑year turnaround plan and a salary of approximately €200,000 per year plus performance bonuses. In August, Diamantini initiated organizational reforms, including the dissolution of the Central Operational Directorate and the creation of a ‘CEO Office’ led by Stefania De Cato to provide strategic support. Following an earthquake on July 31, Diamantini announced that EAV is prioritizing repairs to two tunnels on the Flegrea line that sustained damage. To enhance security, the company plans to increase investments in safety measures for trains, stations, and maintenance sites starting in September. Additional service improvements include increasing the number of available trains, accelerating the authorization process for new rolling stock, and a scheduled revision for the Napoli-Sorrento line expected between September and October. However, in August 2026, the Italian Competition Authority (Antitrust) flagged significant management failures at EAV, describing a state of “strong management criticality.” The Authority reported that kilometer production dropped by 29.8% compared to the financial plan, while average ticket prices rose by over 30% despite a decrease in passenger numbers. ## Claims - Eav is working to repair two tunnels on the Flegrea line damaged by a recent earthquake. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Eav will increase investments in safety and security for trains, stations, and maintenance sites starting in September. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The company aims to increase the number of available trains and accelerate the authorization process for new service. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A schedule change for the Napoli-Sorrento line is planned for between September and October. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Eav is implementing a new organizational structure and governance model. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Antitrust flags management failures at EAV rail services Italy's Antitrust Authority has flagged severe management issues at EAV, citing service delays, rising ticket prices, and declining passenger numbers on Campania's regional rail lines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antitrust-flags-management-failures-at-eav-rail-services ### 2026-08-12: Eav announces safety upgrades and increased train services in Campania Eav administrator Pietro Diamantini announced plans to enhance rail safety, increase train frequency, and repair earthquake-damaged tunnels in the Flegrean network starting in September. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eav-to-prioritize-safety-and-increase-train-services-in-campania ### 2026-08-10: Eav administrator announces restructuring and security upgrades Eav administrator Pietro Diamantini has announced organizational restructuring and increased security investments for Campania's regional rail services starting in September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eav-administrator-announces-restructuring-and-security-upgrades ### 2026-07-21: Pietro Diamantini appointed sole administrator of EAV in Campania Campania’s president Roberto Fico named former Trenitalia manager Pietro Diamantini as sole administrator of EAV, tasking him with a turnaround, due diligence and service upgrades amid a council debate on local 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pietro-diamantini-named-sole-administrator-of-campanias-eav-transport-agency ### 2026-07-14: Pietro Diamantini appointed head of Campania’s EAV with €600 million rail upgrade Pietro Diamantini becomes EAV’s new chief as Campania pledges €600 million for 100 new trains and stations, aiming to stabilise the Circumvesuviana service. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pietro-diamantini-appointed-head-of-campanias-eav-transport-group ### 2026-06-23: Campania separates EAV chairman from director‑general roles Campania's council amended EAV's statutes to prevent one person from being both sole administrator and director‑general, aiming for better efficiency and oversight of the regional transport operator. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campania-separates-eav-chairman-from-directorgeneral-roles --- Cite as: Campania EAV governance, upgrades, and antitrust scrutiny. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/campania-eav-governance-overhaul