Regional rail operator EAV issued an alert at 11:00 a.m. on 24 December after a signalling fault near Quarto caused average 20-minute delays across Naples’ Circumflegrea line. The suburban route is a critical feeder into Naples Campi Flegrei, itself a hub for long-distance trains toward Rome and the south.
Though modest, the hiccup threatened tight ferry and flight connections at holiday peak. EAV accepted Circumflegrea tickets on ANM buses until technicians restored normal headways early on 25 December.
Travel-management companies advised assignees transiting through Naples to reconfirm same-day high-speed or air bookings, noting that minor suburban delays can cascade into missed long-haul departures. Employers with staff returning from festive leave should factor extra transfer time when scheduling post-holiday onboarding or immigration appointments.
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In that regard, VisaHQ can step in when disrupted rail services force travelers into unexpected layovers or alternative routings. Through its Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/), the platform delivers rapid visa and transit-authorization processing, up-to-date entry requirements, and courier support—helping ensure that a simple timetable slip doesn’t balloon into a paperwork crisis.
The incident renews calls for accelerated deployment of the ERSAT satellite-based signalling system across Campania’s commuter network—a project stalled by funding gaps. The region says a revised tender will be published in February 2026.
In the meantime, relocation firms recommend subscribing to EAV’s Telegram alert channel and keeping digital visa-assistance options handy should itinerary changes require unexpected third-country transits.
Though modest, the hiccup threatened tight ferry and flight connections at holiday peak. EAV accepted Circumflegrea tickets on ANM buses until technicians restored normal headways early on 25 December.
Travel-management companies advised assignees transiting through Naples to reconfirm same-day high-speed or air bookings, noting that minor suburban delays can cascade into missed long-haul departures. Employers with staff returning from festive leave should factor extra transfer time when scheduling post-holiday onboarding or immigration appointments.
In that regard, VisaHQ can step in when disrupted rail services force travelers into unexpected layovers or alternative routings. Through its Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/), the platform delivers rapid visa and transit-authorization processing, up-to-date entry requirements, and courier support—helping ensure that a simple timetable slip doesn’t balloon into a paperwork crisis.
The incident renews calls for accelerated deployment of the ERSAT satellite-based signalling system across Campania’s commuter network—a project stalled by funding gaps. The region says a revised tender will be published in February 2026.
In the meantime, relocation firms recommend subscribing to EAV’s Telegram alert channel and keeping digital visa-assistance options handy should itinerary changes require unexpected third-country transits.
