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Italian railway service disruptions and commuter demands

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Following the summer of 2026, which saw significant railway interruptions due to infrastructure upgrades, rockfalls on the Amalfi Coast, and power failures, tensions between commuters and transport authorities escalated. In late August, service on the Circumvesuviana network faced major disruptions when scheduled structural upgrades to the Bosco di Portici and Cavalli di Bronzo tunnels necessitated a two-day suspension between Barra and Torre del Greco. These planned works were compounded by an unexpected power line failure near Torre Annunziata, which paralyzed additional sections and forced travelers to rely on replacement bus services. In September, commuter committees launched protests against EAV management, alleging a “glaring injustice” regarding the distribution of resources across the Circumvesuviana network. Protesters claimed the service operated at “two different speeds,” noting that while the Naples-Sorrento line received investments, inland lines serving Baiano, Sarno, Poggiomarino, and San Giorgio suffered from persistent delays. In response, the Campania Region and EAV announced an enhancement plan for the Vesuvian rail lines, including a new schedule starting October 17 to implement a 30-minute frequency and the addition of 10 new Etr 300 trains. However, commuters have intensified their opposition. In October, groups issued a ‘Diffida Civica’ (Civic Notice) to protest chronic failures, including extreme overcrowding and the truncation of the Napoli–Baiano line, which has forced reliance on inadequate buses. Protesters also denounced the new October 17 schedule, citing the early closure of Sarno and Poggiomarino lines and a reduction of approximately 80 Sunday trips. Despite EAV’s ‘zero delays’ plan, passengers at Sorrento report frequent delays exceeding 30 minutes and a lack of official information. By late October, the Circumvesuviana service faced further disruptions due to unforeseen hydrogeological issues involving the Sebeto river, leading to major delays and station closures, specifically at Centro Direzionale.

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