The Chiaia Funicular will remain closed for a long time

La funicular of Chiaia, which was due to become operational again in August 2024, It still remains closed. The work of twenty year review, started in September last year, are still in progress, and according to the municipal councilor, they will not be completed before the end of October. The duration of the works, originally planned in 10 months, has already exceeded the year and could go beyond the 12 months, with the reopening expected by the end of the year, but with the uncertainty of further delays related to the tests and certifications required by theAnsfisa.

After well five extensions and four tenders, three of which failed, the work finally began in October 2022. Despite this, the work has suffered continuous delays, fueling citizens' discontent.

IThe problem of replacement transport and traffic in Vomero

The prolonged closure of the funicular of Chiaia has aggravated traffic problems at the Vomero, especially with the resumption of school activities. The NC shuttle, which served as a substitute link between Amedeo square e via Cimarosa, It was suspended during the summer and has not been restored, as requested by several parties.

Furthermore, no replacement services have ever been activated for residents of the areas surrounding the intermediate station of via Palizzi, leaving many citizens without adequate transportation. The consequences are visible every day, with congested roads and blocked squares, especially during rush hour at school entrances and exits.

I costs and duration of the works

The works of twenty year review of the Chiaia funicular include the complete replacement of all electrical, electromechanical and mechanical equipment present in the winch room and in traction systems. The overall cost of the project is around 7 million euro.

Unfortunately, the expected times for reopening have been revised several times, with a stoppage that could now reach two years, a fact very far from the six months initially estimated. The complexity of the works and the long times to obtain the necessary tests and authorizations contribute to a significant delay.

In fact, it reports Gennaro New Year, if the current schedule is respected, the funicular of Chiaia will have remained closed for over two years, a period of downtime that would even exceed that of the Central funicular, closed by August 1, 2016 to July 22, 2017 for the twenty-year overhaul work, which lasted less than a year.

This would confirm a new negative record for Naples, highlighting once again the difficulties that the city's public transport faces in managing its key infrastructures. Citizens, now tired of constant inconveniences, are looking with concern at future developments.