Naples – Three days of chaos on the subway, thousands of passengers stranded, and a city on the brink of paralysis.
The service of line 1 has gone haywire once again, amidst surprise strikes and a wave of medical certificates presented by employees of the ANM, the Neapolitan Mobility Company.
An explosive situation that sparked a reaction from Mayor Gaetano Manfredi: "You can't call in sick and block the subway. It's unacceptable."
Blocks and inconveniences: tourists abandoned in Garibaldi, line 6 out of order
Today the collapse was total: at 12:45, trains on Metro Line 1 stopped for four hours due to a strike called by USB, but the problems had already begun in the morning, with traffic limited to the Dante-Piscinola section . At Garibaldi station , a crucial tourist hub, hundreds of travelers were stranded, many with luggage. Line 6 suffered the same fate , suspended "until the end of service due to technical problems . "
But the real issue is record absenteeism among ANM employees . In recent days, medical certificates have multiplied , leaving key locations such as control centers , which are essential for safety, unattended.
The straw that broke the camel's back: the missing benefits
The staff's silent protest appears to be linked to the failure to pay certain allowances in their March paychecks. But Manfredi disagrees: "This wasn't a strike, it's abuse. There may have been misunderstandings, but you can't paralyze an entire city."
The mayor admitted that there will be checks on the reductions, but reiterated: "We'll discuss them within the rules, without leaving citizens stranded." Meanwhile, the City Council will convene an urgent meeting tomorrow to find a solution.
Social media in revolt: "Naples stopped, it's a scandal"
Neapolitans' anger has exploded online, with hundreds of posts denouncing the chronic poor service . Some are calling it "shameful," while others fear the worst, given the high tourist season.
A crisis that risks damaging the city's image, while the ANM—already under pressure—will face a credibility test . Manfredi concludes with an appeal: "I hope everything resolves itself soon, but this is not a glorious chapter for Naples."
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I think the situation on the Naples subway is very serious and worrying. Many passengers have been blocked without any information, and this is not right. I hope the authorities find a solution as soon as possible.