A breakdown on the Rome-Naples high-speed line has caused delays of up to 90 minutes, disrupting trains departing from Naples.

A morning of disruption on the Rome-Naples high-speed line . A technical fault near Anagni slowed train service from 6:05 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, with delays of up to 90 minutes and impacting trains departing from Naples Central Station.

As reported by Sky TG24, the problems involved a technical glitch on the line near Anagni, with delays of up to 50 minutes in the initial phase. As time passed and trains piled up, delays increased, reaching peaks of an hour and a half.

The most affected Frecciarossa

The one that paid the highest price was the Frecciarossa 9406 , which left Naples Central Station at 5:30 am and was headed to Venice Santa Lucia: the convoy got stuck on the Lazio section, accumulating over an hour's delay on the schedule.

Around 7:25 a.m., despite the first signs of recovery, the timetables at Termini station and the main interchanges recorded waits of up to an hour and a half for passing trains.

Reopening and normality

Rete Ferroviaria Italiana technicians responded to the scene to identify the cause of the fault and restore full functionality of the infrastructure. The situation slowly returned to normal starting at 8:00 a.m. , when the line was fully reopened and traffic eased.

Since it was a holiday, the impact was mainly felt by weekend travellers and tourists , who avoided the mass of commuters that crowd the route on weekdays.

Advice for travellers

For those planning a trip on the Rome-Naples route in the next few hours, it's advisable to check the status of your train on the Trenitalia website or via the app, and check for any compensation notices for delays. In the event of a delay of more than 60 minutes, European regulations provide for automatic compensation.

FAQ

Which lines were involved?

The Rome-Naples high-speed line, in the section near Anagni, will impact connections to and from Naples Central Station.

When did normality return?

Traffic gradually resumed and the line was fully reopened around 8:00 am.

How do I get a ticket refund?

For delays of more than 60 minutes, you can request automatic compensation through the Trenitalia website or app.