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Campania EAV governance, upgrades, and antitrust scrutiny

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Campania EAV ~~governance~~ governance, upgrades, and ~~transport upgrades~~ antitrust scrutiny

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.

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