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Naples - Bari

July 3, 2026 | Infrastructure

Latest section of Naples - Bari project completed

The new section has already cut the journey time on the route.

January 12, 2026 | Europe

Projects to watch in 2026 - Europe

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Europe in 2026 including the Helsinki Crown Bridges Light Rail, the North Bothnia Line, the Naples - Bari HSL and the Porto Metro 3.0.

April 2, 2025 | Europe

Tracklaying underway on Naples - Bari HSL

Work is advancing on Naples - Cancello section of 145km line.

August 9, 2023 | Infrastructure

TBM begins work on Grottaminarda tunnel on Naples - Bari high-speed line

The tunnel forms part of the Apice - Hirpinia section.

March 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tunnelling work begins on Telese - Vitulano section of Naples - Bari HSL

Work involves track doubling, line and station upgrades, and four new stations.

June 29, 2022 | High-speed

Breakthrough in Monte Aglio Tunnel on Naples - Bari high-speed line

The breakthrough is the last section of the 4km tunnel.

September 6, 2021 | High-speed

Connecting the heart of southern Italy

The latest project in the development of Italy’s high-capacity high-speed network is the rebuilding of 121km of the 311km main line from Naples to Bari. Webuild was awarded contracts to build four of the seven new sections and its project manager, Vincenzo Moriello, explains to David Burroughs how the company is using its expertise in tunnel boring and viaduct construction to build the line through mountainous terrain.

April 3, 2021 | High-speed

WEBUILD installs first of three 2500-tonne bridges for Naples - Bari high-speed line

The 80m-long, 21m-high bridge was moved into place during a 10-hour operation.

January 18, 2021 | Europe

Contracts awarded for section of Naples - Bari line

THE Italian government has signed a €470m contract with a joint venture of Italian companies led by Ghella to manage the design and construction of the 19.2km Telese Terme - Vitulano section of the 146.6km Naples - Bari new line project.

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