A sudden landslide at approximately 16:40 on 9 October forced Trenitalia to suspend services on the busy Rome–Nettuno line between Padiglione and Marechiaro stations. The coastal commuter route carries thousands of daily passengers, including NATO personnel stationed at Nettuno and workers commuting to Rome’s southern suburbs. Geologists blame recent heavy rainfall that saturated the clay embankments bordering the track. While no injuries were reported, track ballast was displaced over a 40-metre stretch, and signalling cables were severed. Infrastructure manager RFI has deployed engineering trains, but early assessments suggest repairs could take 72 hours. Replacement buses are operating, yet journey times are almost double because of weekend traffic on the SP601 coastal road. Travellers connecting to Fiumicino Airport should consider transferring at Termini station instead of Roma Ostiense to maintain flight connections. Trenitalia has activated its standard disruption policy, allowing refunds or ticket validity on alternative routes via Latina. The incident adds pressure on Lazio’s transport system already strained by staffing shortages and upcoming strikes. Businesses with suburban offices are recommending remote work for employees living on the Pontine coast until normal service resumes.
Source: Trenitalia Infomobilità
