Naples-Afragola Metro Line 10 Takes Shape: Contract Signed
Mobility in Naples is moving on a plan that has been announced and often postponed for years, but the signing of the contract for the Subway line 10 marks a concrete step, making the project less theoretical and closer to actual implementation, especially for the northern area of the city, long considered one of the most critical points of the transport system. The agreement 238 million euro, linked to the technological component and the convoys, does not represent the entire investment, but it is one of the most significant pieces in transforming the infrastructure into an operational system.
The project aims to connect Naples with the station Afragola High Speed, creating a strategic axis that, if completed according to the planned timeframe, will significantly change daily travel.
What does the Line 10 project entail and why is it considered strategic?
La Line 10 It was born with the aim of connecting the centre of Naples with the northern area and with the railway station.High Speed Naples-Bari, creating an integrated system that allows for seamless travel between the urban network and national connections, reducing travel times and complexity. The project is being developed in phases, with an initial section of approximately 6,5 kilometers which will cover the connection between Naples Di Vittorio, Casoria Center and Afragola Center, configuring itself as a connection line rather than a traditional subway.
A distinctive element is the introduction of driverless trains, that is, self-driving, which represent a novelty for an infrastructure outside the main urban perimeter, with advanced safety, signalling and traffic management systems.
This technological approach is not only innovation, but also a response to the need to ensure continuity and reliability in a high-density population context.
How much is the investment worth and who will carry out the work?
The contract signed for the Lot 2 has an initial value of approximately 238 million euro, but the overall investment picture is much broader, because by including options and further developments the cost can exceed the 630 million, while the entire Line 10 reaches over 3 billion euros, considering all the design and construction phases.
The agreement involves a group of companies that includes companies such as Caf, Leonardo, Aet, Mer Mec Ste and Francesco Ventura Construction, confirming the technical level required for an infrastructure of this type.
The project is alongside the Lot 1, already assigned for the civil works, which includes tunnels and stations, creating a multi-level structure that proceeds in parallel, with the aim of respecting a defined schedule.
When will the work start and how long will it take?
According to the information provided, the construction sites are expected to open within approximately a year and a half, with an initial phase dedicated to the executive design lasting approximately 7 months, followed by an operational phase of approximately for the construction of technological systems.
The total estimated time to complete the work, considering all the components, comes to approximately , a timeframe that reflects the complexity of the project and the need to coordinate multiple interventions simultaneously.
These timelines are not absolute guarantees, but they provide a roadmap that helps you understand expected progress.
What benefits will Line 10 bring to Naples and the northern area?
One of the most relevant aspects concerns the impact on the territory, because Line 10 will serve an estimated catchment area of over 650.000 residents, improving the accessibility of areas that are currently less connected to the center and the main transport routes.
The direct connection to theHigh speed It represents a paradigm shift, because it allows for the integration of local and national transport, reducing the need for complex and fragmented journeys.
In perspective, the project can also contribute to the reduction of urban traffic and emissions, introducing a concrete alternative to the use of private cars, especially for those who travel daily between the suburbs and the center.
How Line 10 fits into the city's transportation plan
Line 10 is not an isolated project, but part of a broader plan involving other infrastructures such as the Line 1, with the extension towards Capodichino, The Line 6 and the tram system, creating a system that, in its intentions, aims to make urban mobility more efficient.
In parallel with the investments in the new lines, interventions are underway maintenance on the existing network, with updates to tracks and signalling, while the improvement of surface transport also continues.
These interventions, taken together, represent an attempt to rebalance a system that has shown clear limitations over the years, focusing on a combination of technological innovation and improvements to existing infrastructure.