A seismic event has seriously disrupted the ordinary functioning of the railway system in a specific Italian region. This analysis aims to examine the direct impact and long-term consequences of the event on the rail transport service.
What happened? An earthquake at 3:35
A seismic event occurred at 3:35 am, significantly impacting the area's rail infrastructure. The repercussions of this event extend far beyond mere temporary inconvenience, as they require careful consideration at rail headquarters.
The technicians are at work.
Updates on circulation and the status of the technical intervention
The technical intervention teams are currently operational, engaged in checking and repairing rails and signaling systems. Despite timely intervention, the situation remains uncertain and the complete resumption of services is not immediately foreseeable.
After the earthquake, rail traffic on many lines entered a state of controlled chaos. High speed e Intercity they are going through a period of uncertainty, with diverted itineraries, cancellations and delays that can reach up to 150 minutes.
High Speed and Intercity trains: delays and cancellations
The high-speed and Intercity train segment is experiencing significant operational difficulties. Delays range between 90 and 150 minutes and several trips were cancelled.
The availability of travel alternatives is limited.
Metro Line 2 and Regional Trains: delays and cancellations
The regional rail service, which forms the backbone of the local transport system, is also seriously affected. Delays vary between 60 and 180 minutes, resulting in difficulties for commuters and students.
The most affected lines
- Naples – Aversa – Caserta: operational only in the segment between Aversa and Caserta.
- Naples – Cancello – Caserta – Cassino: service partially active.
- Naples – Salerno via Nocera Inferiore: interrupted beyond Torre Annunziata Centrale.
- Naples - Sapri: significant delays, in some cases exceeding two hours, and occasional cancellations.
