Travel chaos has struck the railway line between Rome and Naples, with high-speed trains suspended and delays reaching up to four hours.

The disruption affects 23 trains directly, with many others experiencing significant changes.

Two fires near the high-speed tracks, one between Salone and Anagni and another between Gricignano and Caserta, have forced emergency services to intervene, halting train services.

Passengers at major stations, including Florence and Milan, are facing long waits as families begin their summer vacations.

While Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini claims a 91% punctuality rate for regional trains, the opposition party has launched a campaign highlighting the ongoing travel issues.

The consumer group Codacons has called for better assistance for affected travelers, urging Trenitalia and Italo to improve communication and support during this busy travel season.