We had previously travelled on Italian trains but this was the first time on the 300kM/Hr intercity trains, and they are good. There are 2 competing companies operating trains on major lines; the Government Co and a private Co. When I went on line to purchase tickets I found that by selecting the time of day I could get business or first class fares at not much higher than economy!
Business Class on the Government Co; leather seats with power adjustment, plus drinks and snacks served in your seat! There was also a meeting room for business men and free wifi- Internet.
The off peak First Class on the Private Co was of similar standard.
At Naples a helpful railway employee assisted us to make the tight connection to the Regional train; the station is conveniently located under the intercity station. (And yes, I did tip him!)
He said he had lived in Naples all his life,and "no problems".
The Regional service Naples to Sorrento (70min) was very much a crowded commuter, all stops service with no space for bags, many standing passengers, and noisy school boys on their way to football training. The Ticket price was Euro 3.60 single. The line runs down the coast via Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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