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Local Italy
06-07-2025
- Local Italy
How will Italy's national rail strike affect travel next week?
Train passengers in Italy could face delays or cancellations early next week as staff at rail operators including Trenitalia, Italo, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper plan to walk out from 9pm on Monday to 6pm on Tuesday. The protest was called by Italy's largest trade union, Confederazione Unitaria di Base (CUB), to demand better working conditions for train drivers and conductors, increased safety on railway construction sites and a new labour agreement for the entire rail sector, according to Il Corriere della Sera. The July 7th-8th walkout is set to affect both long-distance and regional lines, with the overall level of disruption expected to vary by region, city and operator. Though there are no details on how many workers plan to take part in the strike, multiple Italian news reports have warned train passengers to prepare for delays and cancellations on several routes over the entire duration of the protest. Under Italian transport laws, rail operators must provide a minimum level of service during strikes held on weekdays to allow commuters to travel to and from work. Here's a look at how the upcoming strike could affect Italy's main rail companies, including the latest available details on guaranteed services (servizi garantiti). National rail operator Trenitalia said in a statement that their services may experience "cancellations or changes' due to the strike, warning of potential disruption even before its start or after its end. Trenitalia added that it will operate several essential long-distance services during the walkout. These are available here. As for the regional train network, essential services will be operated over the following windows: from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm. You can find full details about essential services in each Italian region on Trenitalia's website (under treni garantiti: ricerca per regioni). Passengers planning to travel with Trenitalia on Monday or Tuesday are advised to check the status of their journey before setting off. You can do so via the Infomobilità section of the operator's website or mobile app, or by calling their customer support centre at 800892021 (toll-free). Trenord Trenord, which runs a number of services in the Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, said the strike could affect the normal operation of regional, suburban, airport and long-distance routes. The operator said that trains scheduled to depart by 9pm on Monday and arrive at their final destination by 10pm would run as normal. As for Tuesday, Trenord said it would operate a number of essential services between 6am and 9am. Trains scheduled to depart after 6pm on Tuesday would run as normal, it added. Should airport link services be cancelled due to the strike, replacement buses will run between Milan Cadorna (Via Paleocapa 1) and Malpensa Airport, and between Stabio and Malpensa Airport, according to Trenord. For all the latest updates, see Trenord's website or mobile app, or call their support centre at 0272494949. Trenord's customer support centre is open from 6am to midnight every day. Trenitalia Tper Services run by Trenitalia Tper, which operates several lines in the northeastern Emilia Romagna region, may also experience schedule changes or cancellations due to the walkout. The operator said it will guarantee a minimum level of service over the following time slots: from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm. You can find a full list of guaranteed train journeys here. Italo Private long-distance operator Italo hadn't made any announcements regarding the strike as of Sunday morning, but delays and/or cancellations cannot be ruled out. Even in the case of severe disruption, the company said it will guarantee the operation of some services, which you can find highlighted in green here. For further information about Italo services, passengers are advised to contact the operator's support centre at 892020 (toll number). What to do if your train is cancelled If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are normally allowed to travel on equivalent services or are entitled to a refund. For further information on requesting a refund from Italy's two major rail operators, Trenitalia and Italo, see our separate article.
Local Italy
16-06-2025
- Local Italy
How will Italy's transport strike hit flights and trains on Friday?
Disruption is expected to some of Italy's public services on Friday, with a general strike lasting 24 hours planned to hit transport and other sectors. It's unclear ahead of time just how big the strike will be, or how many people plan to take part. But as usual with strikes in Italy, the impact is likely to vary from one part of the country to another. For passengers planning to fly or travel by train on the day, here's a look at what to expect. Trains The walkout is to involve staff at both public and private railway companies, including Trenitalia and Trenord. Disruption is likely between 9pm on Thursday, June 19th and 9pm on Friday 20th. Passengers may face cancellations or delays to both long-distance services and Intercity and regional trains, though there no specific details of any cancellations had been published as of Monday. Trenitalia guarantees a minimum number of services deemed essential during strikes on weekdays, between 6am and 9am and again from 6pm to 9pm. Local public transport Rome, Milan and other cities across Italy are likely to also see disruption to local public transport services on Friday due to the strike. The walkout is likely to affect local bus, rail and tram services, with strike times varying from city to city. In Milan, services will be guaranteed to run in the morning until 8.45am and then from 3pm to 6pm, according to local public transport operator ATM. Rome's transport company ATAC said services will run until 8.30am and from 5pm to 8pm. Flights Plans for the general strike include a 24-hour walkout by airport workers, including baggage handlers and ground staff employed by both airports and some external companies. This could result in delays or cancellation to flights to and from Italian airports on Friday, as well as long waits upon arrival. No airlines had published details of any cancellations as of Monday morning. However, passengers flying on Friday are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before setting off Which flights are guaranteed? Flights scheduled to depart between 7am and 10am, and between 6pm and 9pm, are protected from strike action under Italian law. published here by Italian air transport authority ENAC. What to do if your flight is cancelled If you're flying within the EU or from an EU country to a non-EU one, you may have the right to either a refund or rebooking under Europe's Air Passenger Rights. This also applies to passengers travelling from non-EU countries to EU countries if the operating airline is licensed in the EU. Find full details HERE. Why is the strike happening? Friday's general strike has been called by several of Italy's larger trade unions including USB, CUB, and FLAI. They're calling for cuts to defence spending and more investment instead in health, education, and transport, and more measures to ensure workplace safety, as well as demanding wage increases and contract renewals for public sector staff.
Local Italy
26-05-2025
- Local Italy
KEY DATES: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in June 2025
Transport strikes are a regular occurrence in Italy, with at least two or three nationwide walkouts and several regional protests called each month. Conveniently though, most strikes are planned and announced well in advance, with the Italian Transport Ministry listing them on a handy online calendar (available in Italian). This usually gives commuters and international visitors some time to arrange alternative means of transportation or, when possible, reschedule their journeys. Here's a look at the major walkouts that you should know about if you're travelling to, from or across Italy in the coming weeks. June 13th – Air transport strikes Passengers flying to, from or across Italy may face delays or cancellations on Friday, June 13th due to multiple air transport strikes. Baggage handlers at airports around the country plan to strike for 24 hours on June 13th, while ground staff including security officers, ground equipment operators and customer service agents plan to walk out from 1pm to 5pm. On the same date, drivers at Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa are expected to strike from midnight to 11.59pm. The above protests may result in flight delays or cancellations at multiple airports. Ground operations including passenger check-in and baggage drop-off or collection services may also be affected. Under Italian air transport laws, flights due to depart between 6am and 9am and between 6pm and 9pm are protected from strike action and should go ahead as planned on June 13th. June 15th-16th – Regional rail strike in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Train passengers in the northwestern Italian regions of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta could experience disruption in mid-June as staff at Trenitalia plan to strike from 3am on Sunday, June 15th to 2am on Monday, June 16th. The walkout is expected to affect regional and commuter routes, but shouldn't have an impact on interregional and long-distance journeys. Rail operators in Italy aren't required to provide a minimum level of service during strikes held on Saturdays or Sundays. Trenitalia hasn't yet said whether or not it intends to guarantee the operation of essential rail services during the strike. June 16th-17th – Regional rail strike in Lombardy Staff at Trenord, which operates a number of routes in the northern Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, plan to strike from 3am on Monday, June 16th to 2am on Tuesday, June 17th. Regional, suburban and airport services run by Trenord may experience delays or cancellations over the entire duration of the strike. Under Italian transport laws, rail operators must provide a minimum level of service for passengers during strikes held on weekdays. Trenord usually guarantees the operation of several essential services over the following two time slots: between 6am and 9am, and between 6pm and 9pm. Further details on guaranteed journeys are expected to become available on Trenord's website closer to the walkout. June 19th-20th – 24-hour nationwide transport strike Rail and local public transport services around Italy are set to be hit by a 24-hour general strike on Thursday, June 19th and Friday, June 20th. The walkout, which is backed by three of Italy's major trade unions (CUB, SGB and USB), is expected to affect private and public rail operators between 9pm on Thursday and 9pm on Friday, according to Italy's transport ministry. Bus, tram, metro and cableway lines around the country are also expected to be affected, though trade unions haven't yet announced when exactly the local public transport strike will start and end. Air travel has been excluded from the general strike, meaning flights to and from Italy should run as planned on both days. Details on guaranteed rail and public transport services are expected to become available closer to the date of the walkout. How bad are strikes in Italy? Transport strikes are frequent in Italy, but not all cause major disruption for passengers. The severity of disruption caused by any walkout in the country largely depends on how many workers choose to participate in it. Nationwide protests backed by one or more major trade unions tend to have a bigger impact, as they represent more workers than smaller regional unions. Even in the case of highly disruptive strikes though, transport operators are legally required to guarantee some essential services at peak travel times. What to do if your flight is cancelled If you're flying to, from or within the EU, you have the right to either a refund or rebooking, and the airline must always offer you the choice. If you're booked onto a later flight and have to wait more than two hours, you're entitled to assistance such as food and drink. And in the case of cancellations at short notice, you may also be able to claim compensation. Find full details here. What to do if your train is cancelled If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are given the option to travel on an equivalent service or ask for a full refund. Private long-distance operator Italo and state-owned Trenitalia issue refunds automatically within 30 days of the cancelled trip.
Local Italy
05-05-2025
- Local Italy
KEY POINTS: What to expect from Italy's national rail strike on Tuesday
Train passengers in Italy are expected to face delays and cancellations on Tuesday as staff at Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), which includes Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper, plan to walk out from 9am to 5pm. The protest was called by six of Italy's major trade unions, including Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti, after the latest round of talks with the transport ministry over the renewal of collective labour agreements in the rail sector fell through. Filt Cgil said last week that 'no agreement that aligns with trade unions' demands has been found yet'. The protest is 'necessary' to 'defend the dignity of work, [workers'] safety, and the future of the Italian railway sector," it added. Collective labour agreements in the rail sector expired in December 2023, according to a union statement. Tuesday's walkout is set to affect long-distance, regional and commuter routes, with the overall level of disruption expected to vary by region, city and operator. Under Italian public transport laws, rail operators must provide a minimum level of service during strikes held on weekdays. Here's a look at how the upcoming protest is expected to affect Italy's main rail operators, as well as guaranteed services. Trenitalia National operator Trenitalia said in a statement that their services 'may experience cancellations or changes' due to the strike. The operator added that it will operate several essential long-distance services during the walkout. These are available here. As for the regional train network, essential services will be operated over the following windows: from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm. You can see full details about essential services in each Italian region on Trenitalia's website. Passengers who have booked Intercity or Frecce journeys for Tuesday and wish to cancel their trips have until the scheduled departure time to request a refund. Passengers who have purchased regional train tickets must submit their refund requests by midnight on Monday, May 5th. People planning to travel with Trenitalia on Tuesday are advised to check the status of their journey before setting off. You can do so via the Infomobilità section of the operator's website or mobile app, or by calling 800 89 20 21 (toll-free number). Trenord Trenord, which operates a number of services in the Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, said the strike could have 'repercussions' on regional, suburban, airport and long-distance journeys. Services scheduled to run between 6am and 9am and between 6pm and 9pm won't be affected by the walkout, according to the operator. Trains scheduled to depart by 9:01am and arrive at their final destination by 10am will also go ahead as normal, Trenord said. Should airport link services be cancelled due to the strike, replacement buses will run between Milan Cadorna (Via Paleocapa 1) and Malpensa Airport, and between Stabio and Malpensa Airport. Trenitalia Tper Services run by Trenitalia Tper, which operates a number of regional trains in the northeastern Emilia Romagna region, may also experience schedule changes or cancellations due to the walkout. The operator will guarantee a minimum level of service over the following time slots on Tuesday: from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm. You can find a full list of guaranteed train journeys here. Italo according to the latest Italian media reports. How bad are rail strikes in Italy? Rail strikes in Italy are frequent but not all cause major disruption for passengers. The severity of disruption caused by any transport walkout in the country largely depends on how many workers decide to participate. Generally speaking, nationwide protests backed by one or more major trade unions are the most likely to cause significant delays and/or cancellations as they represent more workers than smaller regional unions. Even in the case of highly disruptive strikes though, national operators Trenitalia and Italo usually guarantee a number of essential services at peak travel times. What to do if your train is cancelled If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are normally allowed to travel on equivalent services or are entitled to a refund. see our separate article.
Local Italy
24-04-2025
- Local Italy
KEY DATES: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in May 2025
Transport strikes are something of a regular occurrence in Italy, with at least two or three nationwide walkouts called each month. Conveniently though, most protests are planned and announced well in advance, with the Italian Transport Ministry listing them on a handy online calendar (available in Italian). This usually gives commuters and international visitors some time to arrange alternative methods of transportation or, when possible, reschedule their journeys. Here's a look at the major walkouts that you should know about if you're travelling to, from or across Italy in May. May 5th and 6th - National rail strikes Monday, May 5th is set to mark the beginning of one of the month's major transport strikes, though the bulk of the disruption is expected on May 6th. Starting at 9pm on May 5th and running until 8.59pm on May 6th, union USB Lavoro Privato is expected to launch a 24-hour strike targeting the national rail sector. The walkout is due to overlap with an eight-hour national train strike on Tuesday, May 6th, with staff from key operators including Trenitalia, Trenord and the FS Group set to walk off the job from 9am to 5pm. You can find the Trenitalia services guaranteed in the event of a strike here. May 9th – Nationwide air transport strike Air travellers should prepare for delays on May 9th, when a four-hour nationwide strike is set to hit the aviation sector, led by union CUB. From 1pm to 5pm, staff working in airlines, airports and related services are expected to stop work. This includes airline employees and ground handling crews at airports across the country. Specifically, workers at Swissport Italia, which provides check-in, boarding and lost-and-found services at Milan Linate airport, as well as staff of Aviation Services at Venice Marco Polo airport, are expected to participate. Flight schedules may be disrupted, and passengers are advised to check with their airlines before heading to the airport. May 27th – Regional train strike Staff of Trenord, which operates a number of regional trains in Lombardy, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, are set to strike for 23 hours on May 27th into May 28th. The walkout, called by the Orsa Ferrovie rail workers' union, is scheduled to start at 3am on Tuesday, May 27th and end at 2am on Wednesday, May 28th. Trenord guarantees minimum train services from 6am-9am and 6pm-9pm on weekdays. How bad are strikes in Italy? Transport strikes in Italy are frequent, but not all of them cause major disruption for passengers. The severity of disruption caused by any walkout in the country largely depends on how many workers choose to participate in it. Generally speaking, nationwide protests backed by one or more major trade unions tend to have a bigger impact, as they represent more workers than smaller regional unions. Even in the case of highly disruptive strikes though, transport operators are legally required to guarantee some essential services at peak travel times. What to do if your flight is cancelled If you're flying to, from or within the EU, you have the right to either a refund or rebooking, and the airline must always offer you the choice. If you're booked onto a later flight and have to wait for more than two hours, you're entitled to assistance such as food and drink. And in the case of cancellations at short notice you may also be able to claim compensation. Find full details here. What to do if your train is cancelled If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are normally given the option to travel on an equivalent service or ask for a full refund. Private long-distance operator Italo and state-owned Trenitalia issue refunds automatically within 30 days of the cancelled trip.
