Naples funiculars and metro services will be suspended and modified on November 23rd and 24th for the 2025 regional elections.
Le regional elections of the 23 and 24 2025 November will have a direct impact on the Neapolitan public transport network. The presence of numerous train drivers and conductors working as list representatives, presidents, or scrutineers will result in a significant reduction in operational staff. ANM has therefore announced suspensions, reduced hours, and early closures that will affectsingle-rail and subway Line 1 between Saturday, November 22nd and Wednesday, November 26th. The changes require careful travel planning, especially for those who regularly use the hilly routes.
Which cable cars are closed during the election weekend?
Le funiculars will be the first to undergo substantial changes. Before analyzing the details of the closures, it's useful to consider that the staff reduction is not due to operational reasons, but rather to the rights recognized to workers participating in the voting process. The combination of reduced shifts and technical needs requires the temporary suspension of parts of the service. Even in the face of obvious disruptions, the regulatory framework does not allow for immediate operational alternatives. The changes affect each of the three city lines differently.
The variations are:
- Chiaia FunicularLast service at 22:00 PM on Saturday, November 22nd and Monday, November 24th. Service suspended on Sunday, November 23rd.
- Mergellina FunicularService suspended on Saturday, November 22nd, Sunday, November 23rd, Tuesday, November 25th, and Wednesday, November 26th. Last service on Monday, November 24th, at 14:10 PM. Shuttle bus 621 operates until 20:00 PM.
- Montesanto Funicular: service suspended on Saturday 22 November.
How substitutions work and what ANM provides
The reduced staffing levels necessitate a reorganization of the network, with temporary solutions on the most sensitive routes. Before listing the alternative options, it's important to highlight the structural limitations of these replacements. Funiculars provide rapid connections on uphill routes that are difficult to replicate with buses, especially on days with heavy traffic. Shuttle bus route 621 therefore becomes the only option capable of guaranteeing continuity, albeit with longer travel times. ANM has publicly reported the disruption but is maintaining a minimum service to avoid a complete disruption of hillside connections.
The available options are:
- Shuttle bus 621 on Mergellina–via Manzoni.
- Reduced bus services on several ANM lines due to staff shortages.
- Updated indications through company information channels.
At what times does the Metro Line 1 close early?
A second phase of changes is expected next week which concerns the Line 1The intervention stems from technical needs related to inspections, maintenance, and testing of rolling stock. Before reporting the updated timetable, it's useful to consider that the scheduled work will further reduce service availability, already affected by weekend absences. Bringing the last trains forward by two hours directly impacts evening commuters and requires careful planning, especially for those using the final routes.
The times of the last trips are:
- From Piscinola: 20: 48.
- From the Business Center: 21: 16.