EAV Strike on April 13: 4-Hour Halt on Vesuvian and Phlegraean Lines
Naples, April 12, 2026 – Commuters in the metropolitan area of Naples are advised to prepare for significant disruptions on Monday, April 13, 2026, as EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno) personnel will go on a 4-hour strike. The industrial action, called by the ORSA trade union, is scheduled between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, affecting both Vesuvian and Phlegraean railway lines. The regularity of services during this period will depend on the number of workers participating in the strike, potentially impacting thousands of daily travelers.
Guaranteed Service Times Announced by EAV
EAV has released a schedule of guaranteed last departures before the strike commences and the first services after 3:00 PM to help passengers plan their journeys. This information is crucial for those traveling to and from Naples, particularly along the frequently used Vesuvian and Phlegraean routes.
Phlegraean Lines: Last and First Departures
On the Phlegraean lines, the last guaranteed departures before the strike are as follows:
- From Montesanto to Torregaveta: 10:45 AM
- From Torregaveta to Montesanto: 10:35 AM
- From Montesanto to Licola: 10:48 AM
- From Licola to Montesanto: 10:44 AM
- From Soccavo to Monte Sant’Angelo: 10:38 AM
- From Monte Sant’Angelo to Soccavo: 10:46 AM
Following the conclusion of the strike, the first scheduled departures will be:
- From Montesanto to Bagnoli: 3:00 PM
- From Montesanto to Torregaveta: 3:15 PM
- From Torregaveta to Montesanto: 3:05 PM
- From Bagnoli to Montesanto: 3:16 PM
- From Montesanto to Licola: 3:12 PM
- From Licola to Montesanto: 3:08 PM
- From Soccavo to Monte Sant’Angelo: 3:02 PM
- From Monte Sant’Angelo to Soccavo: 3:10 PM
Vesuvian Lines: Last and First Departures
For the Vesuvian lines, the last guaranteed services before the strike are:
- From Naples to Sorrento: 10:29 AM
- From Naples to Poggiomarino: 10:38 AM
- From Naples to Sarno: 9:22 AM
- From Naples to Torre Annunziata: 10:45 AM
- From Volla to Baiano: 10:05 AM
In the direction of Naples, the last departures will be:
- From Sorrento: 10:38 AM
- From Poggiomarino: 10:42 AM
- From Sarno: 10:50 AM
- From Torre Annunziata: 11:08 AM (train 4106 from Poggiomarino)
- From Baiano to Volla: 10:00 AM
After the strike concludes at 3:00 PM, the first departures from Naples will be:
- To Sorrento: 3:17 PM
- To Poggiomarino: 3:26 PM
- To Torre Annunziata: 3:26 PM (train 4155 to Poggiomarino)
- To Sarno: 3:22 PM
- From Volla to Baiano: 3:05 PM
Anticipated Disruption for Commuters
Monday is expected to be a challenging day for those relying on EAV trains, particularly on the busy routes connecting Naples with the Vesuvian area and the Sorrento coast. Users are strongly advised to consult the published schedules and be aware that train circulation between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM will be subject to the actual participation rate of personnel in the strike. This could lead to cancellations, significant delays, and overcrowding on the limited services that do operate.
EAV recommends that commuters consider alternative transportation options or adjust their travel plans to avoid the affected hours if possible. Passengers are also encouraged to check EAV’s official website or social media channels for real-time updates on service disruptions.
This strike highlights ongoing labor relations issues within the public transport sector in the region. Further details regarding the reasons behind the ORSA union’s decision to strike have not been extensively publicized, but such actions are typically related to disputes over working conditions, wages, or contractual agreements.
The impact of the strike is expected to be felt across various communities, from students traveling to schools and universities to workers commuting to their jobs, and tourists visiting the region’s popular attractions. Local authorities and EAV are working to minimize the inconvenience, but significant delays are unavoidable given the nature of the industrial action.
Source: magazinepragma.com
