Naples, Cumana section reopening expected by February 18

Naples – The Cumana railway line, interrupted since December 24 due to a sinkhole under the tracks at Pozzuoli station, will reopen on February 18.

The announcement came this morning from Eav, the company responsible for public transport in Campania, which announced the completion of the works to adapt a new tunnel between Gerolomini and Arco Felice.

The sinkhole, which had caused the suspension of the service on Christmas Eve, pushed Eav to speed up the completion of the new tunnel, allowing it to bypass the Pozzuoli station and thus guarantee the service up to Torregaveta.

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The work was officially completed on Friday, February 7, after which the pre-operation phase began, with dedicated trains repeatedly running along the new stretch to verify its safety and efficiency.

“To allow the reopening of passenger service, all that remains is to grant the qualifications to the train drivers and conductors,” the company said in a statement. According to Ansfisa regulations, this process includes not only running the line but also a certification exam. “We expect to reach 70% of the personnel qualified by February 18 in order to resume passenger service by that date by completing the 'on job' qualifications,” Eav added.

Relief for commuters

This reopening marks an important step forward in restoring rail connections in the Phlegraean area, finally offering relief to commuters who have faced significant inconvenience in recent months.