According to Il Mattino, work has started at the Deposito Officina of Line 6 of the Naples metro, at Piazzale Tecchio. The operations aim to enlarge the facility so that new Hitachi trains can be introduced on the line.
Why the depot is being adapted
According to the report, the new Hitachi trains are longer than the current fleet, measuring 39 metres compared with 25 metres for the older trains. The works also cover service vehicles.
Adjustments to an access opening and to a maintenance pit at Piazzale Tecchio are needed so that the new trains can enter the site and be assembled there. The information released indicates that this is needed while the future depot is still being completed.
What the works involve
The announcement was made by Edoardo Cosenza, councillor for infrastructure, mobility and civil protection of the City of Naples. He shared images of the operations on social media and described them as particularly complex because of the characteristics of the construction site.
What passengers should know
The report does not mention changes to timetables, stations or service on Line 6 linked to these works. Details on the timing of the works and on when the future depot will be completed were not included in the information released.