Transport strike on 7 July: Metro Line 1, Buses and Funiculars
A wind of protest is blowing on public transport. On Friday July 7, the trade union organization CONFAIL FAISA announced a strike of 24 hours.
But fear not, we've gathered all the information you need to get you through the day.
Funicular strike
Naples' funiculars are a key element of the city's transport system.
During the strike, the funiculars of Centrale, Montesanto and Mergellina reduced hours will follow.
Here are the details:
| Working hours: | Description |
|---|---|
| 09:20 | Last run of the morning |
| 17:00 | First afternoon ride |
| 19:50 | Last evening ride |
The Chiaia plant will be closed, but the NC shuttle service will be active and will follow the bus guarantee bands.
Strike of the Subway 1 Line
Metro Line 1 is one of the main arteries of the Naples transport system. During the strike, the first morning bus will run from Piscinola at 06:30 and from Garibaldi at 07:10.
Here are the times to keep in mind:
| Station | First morning run | Last morning ride | First afternoon ride | Last evening ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscinola | 06:30 | 09:10 | 17:03 | 19:34 |
| Garibaldi | 07:10 | 09:10 | 17:43 | 19:34 |
Bus strike, surface lines
Surface lines, which include trams, buses and trolleybuses, are a fundamental element of the city's transport system.
During the strike, the service will be guaranteed in the following time slots:
| Working hours: | Description |
|---|---|
| 05:30 - 08:30 | Guaranteed service |
| 17:00 - 20:00 | Guaranteed service |
Departures will end 30 minutes before the start of the strike and will resume 30 minutes after the end of the strike.
Reasons for the strike
The strike is not a random gesture, but is motivated by one number of important issues.
These include:
- the lack of essential content for workers in the transport sector,
- the rising cost of living,
- safety at work,
- the organization of work
Information and updates
To stay updated on the strike and its possible repercussions, you can contact the ANM contact center on the toll-free number 800 639525, active from Monday to Friday from 6.30 to 20.00, or consult the social media profiles anmnaples on Facebook and Twitter, or the Anmpoint at the metro and funicular stations.