CAF-led consortium has been awarded the project contract for Lot 2 of the new Naples Metro Line 10
posted on 2nd Jan 2026 17:30
CAF-led consortium (RTI), which includes AET S. r. l., Francesco Ventura Costruzioni Ferroviarie S. r. l., Mer Mec STE S. r. l. and Leonardo S. p. A., has been in late December 2025 awarded the comprehensive project contract for Lot 2 of the new Naples Metro Line 10 by E.A.V. S. r. l. (Ente Autonomo Volturno), the public transport operator for Italy’s Campania region.
This project covers the design and implementation of a fully automated metro system. The total value of the contract, including all potential options, could exceed 630 million EUR. The initial base stage is valued at 259 million EUR. The full scope of Lot 2 includes the CBTC/ATO GoA4 signalling system, electrical substations, overhead catenary, data networks, telecommunications, platform screen doors and the Operational Control Centre. It also covers the supply of a new fleet of fully automated trains, workshop equipment for the new depots and comprehensive maintenance services.
The metro units, based on CAF’s INNEO platform, will comprise three high-capacity cars and feature a modern, innovative interior and exterior design. This contract marks a new milestone for CAF, as it signifies not only a major mobility project but also underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to the railway signalling sector. The project marks CAF's entrance into fully automated metro operations, thereby completing its existing portfolio of trackside and onboard signalling solutions for the mainline railway network sector.
CAF’s OPTIO system will enable fully automated (GoA4) operation across the metro network, improving overall reliability through increased automation. This will be achieved through the deployment of an advanced signalling solution, renowned for its safety and efficiency, which will set a new benchmark for mobility in the city. The GoA4 (Grade of Automation 4) signalling corresponds to the highest level of train automation, in which the control system operates the train fully autonomously, without the need for a driver or on-board personnel. It controls the entire system, including driving, stopping, responses to emergencies, door operation, or depot manoeuvres, representing the highest level of automation in a railway system.
The new Afragola - Napoli LAN Line (Line 10) will extend for approximately 12 km and serve as a key artery for urban mobility in the city located in the Campania region. As part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, this line is designed to connect the Afragola high-speed station with the Naples metropolitan network, thereby improving connections with the national railway network.