Today, Hitachi Rail and the City of Naples officially signed a contract for the design, supply, and commissioning of 22 39-meter trains, intended to form double trains, with the intention of delivering six in an initial phase. The contract is valued at approximately €6 million and will be divided into several phases. The first phase, approved by the City Council on February 200, amounts to approximately €23 million and involves the construction of six new bidirectional metro trains for the Mostra-Municipio section of Line 60.
With a total length of 39 meters and a capacity of 290 passengers, the new vehicles stand out for their use of innovative materials that meet safety, durability, and recyclability requirements. Among their key features are Automatic Train Protection (ATP), a system that protects trains, and an innovative air conditioning system designed to ensure high levels of passenger comfort in all seasons.
Production of the new trains will take place at Hitachi Rail's Italian sites, including the one in Naples, with a workforce of approximately 1.
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Luca D'Aquila, COO of Hitachi Rail Group and CEO of Hitachi Rail STS SpA, said: "As Hitachi Rail, we are committed to providing sustainable and innovative mobility solutions worldwide. We believe that public transport, especially urban transport, plays a crucial role in bringing people and communities together in an integrated and increasingly sustainable mobility ecosystem."
Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi emphasized the importance of expanding rail transport in the city, highlighting the efficiency and safety offered by the new, state-of-the-art trains. Furthermore, Mobility Councilor Edoardo Cosenza emphasized that the Mostra-Municipio section of Line 6 will open this summer, using existing trains. Gradually, by summer 2026, the new 39-meter trains will be used, improving transport capacity and comfort. The goal is to subsequently switch to new double-decker trains for Line 6.
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