Naples Metro improvements
01.07.2016.
The Naples Metro is the metro system in Naples, Italy. The system includes two underground rapid transit lines - Line 1 and Line 6. Construction on the urban section of the Rome–Formia–Naples railway, the Villa Literno–Napoli Gianturco railway started in 1911, and after suspension for the duration of World War I, the line was opened again on 28 September 1925- now known as Line 2.
Construction of the first real metro railway (Line 1) began in 1986, and the first part opened on 28 March 1993. It ran for 4 km between Colli Aminei and Vanvitelli, and two years later, the line was extended to Piscinola and the total length was 8 km.
In 2005, the CIPE (Interdepartmental Committee for Economic Planning) announced over €600 million worth of funding for the improvement of Napoli Metro. Line 6 opened in February 2007, running on 2.3 km of route and serving 4 stations.
In 2011, Line 1 was extended from Museo station to Università, with a new intermediate stop at Piazza Dante, and this 1.85 km long section involves an underground tunnel that is single tracked. The Toledo station between Dante and Università was opened in 2012 and additional intermediate station Municipio in 2015.
Neapolitan public transport operator operates Napoli’s two metro lines on behalf of the city council. Tendering for Metro improvement project began in August 2015 and this tender includes options for additional trains to support future phases of the line 1.The City of Naples has named CAF as its preferred bidder to supply up to 20 new metro trains - for the Naples Metro Line 1, with the option of a 10-train extension for the same period. CAF has already supplied trains to Italy and the first train is expected within 18 months of finalizing the contract.
This project which is financed by public funds in amount of €98 million and partially financed by the European Union, was designed to improve the quality of services and to reduce congestion in the city of approximately 3 million inhabitants, since around 135,000 passengers per day use the Line 1 for transportation.
In 2005, the CIPE (Interdepartmental Committee for Economic Planning) announced over €600 million worth of funding for the improvement of Napoli Metro. Line 6 opened in February 2007, running on 2.3 km of route and serving 4 stations.
Fig.1 CAF delivery of units to Rome Metro
In 2011, Line 1 was extended from Museo station to Università, with a new intermediate stop at Piazza Dante, and this 1.85 km long section involves an underground tunnel that is single tracked. The Toledo station between Dante and Università was opened in 2012 and additional intermediate station Municipio in 2015.
Neapolitan public transport operator operates Napoli’s two metro lines on behalf of the city council. Tendering for Metro improvement project began in August 2015 and this tender includes options for additional trains to support future phases of the line 1.The City of Naples has named CAF as its preferred bidder to supply up to 20 new metro trains - for the Naples Metro Line 1, with the option of a 10-train extension for the same period. CAF has already supplied trains to Italy and the first train is expected within 18 months of finalizing the contract.
This project which is financed by public funds in amount of €98 million and partially financed by the European Union, was designed to improve the quality of services and to reduce congestion in the city of approximately 3 million inhabitants, since around 135,000 passengers per day use the Line 1 for transportation.
