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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.
Local Italy
08-04-2025
- Local Italy
KEY POINTS: What to expect from Italy's transport strikes this week
A series of transport strikes were expected cause disruption in Italy in the run up to the weekend - though to what extent, and when, was continually evolving as of Tuesday. There was widespread uncertainty leading up to the walkouts, with Italian media reporting conflicting information and little available in the way of official confirmation. Here's what we know about the planned walkouts as of Tuesday morning. Air travel Flight assistants working for low-cost airline Easyjet said they would take part in a national four-hour strike on Wednesday, April 9th. The protest, which was expected to start at 10.30am and end at 2.30pm, was called by unions FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL and UIL after negotiations with EasyJet over the improvement of current work contract arrangements fell through. EasyJet's proposals "have remained insufficient and do not meet the concrete needs of the workers," unions said in a statement. Easyjet had not announced flight cancellations as of Tuesday morning. Passengers were advised to contact their airline to confirm the status of their flight. In addition to the Easyjet strike, drivers at Milan's Linate and Malpensa airports planned to walk out over the same window, while workers at Palermo's Falcone Borsellino Airport said they would strike from 10am to 6pm, according to the transport ministry's strike calendar. Flights scheduled between 7am-10am and 6pm-9pm are protected under Italian law and therefore should go ahead as normal on Wednesday, Italy's civil aviation authority (ENAC) confirmed on its website. 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. In the case of cancellations at short notice you may also be able to claim compensation. Find full details here. Rail travel A planned 23-hour strike by staff at rail operators Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, Trenord and Italo had been expected to cause major disruption on Friday, April 11th leading into Saturday, April 12th. However, as of Tuesday the strike, which had been due to take place from 3am on April 11th to 2am on April 12th, appeared to have been significantly defanged. On Sunday, USB, the union behind the walkout, released a statement saying that only railway maintenance workers would participate, while the main strike would be pushed back to May 6th following a government order. As of Tuesday morning, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, the owner of Italy's railway network, appeared to have removed a statement on its website regarding the walkout. A separate 24-hour rail strike called the SI-COBAS union for 9pm on Thursday, April 10th to 8.59pm on Friday, April 11th, was set to go ahead as planned. Trenord, which operates a number of regional trains in the Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, said the walkout may have 'repercussions' on regional, suburban, airport and long-distance services. The operator said it would provide essential services from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm on Friday. You can see a list of guaranteed services here. As of Tuesday morning, neither Trenitalia nor long-distance private operator Italo had released a statement on the walkout. Information on Trenitalia's train services can be found on the Infomobilità section of the Trenitalia website or mobile app, or by calling the toll-free number 800 89 20 21. Passenger planning to travel with Italo can contact the company's support centre at 892 020 (toll number).
Local Italy
05-03-2025
- Local Italy
KEY POINTS: How will Italy's general strike affect daily life this weekend?
The walkout, which was planned to coincide with International Women's Day, was called by the Usi-Cit, Slai-Cobas, Cub, Usb and Adl Cobas/Cla unions in protest against a range of issues including gender-based violence and low wages. The demonstration was expected to affect air, train and motorway travel, as well as some healthcare and education services across the public and private sectors. Local public transport was not expected to be affected. The train strike was planned to start first, with a 24-hour walkout by the country's rail workers set to unfold from 9pm on Friday, March 7th, until 9pm on March 8th. The train strike was expected to be followed by a protest by motorway toll booth workers from 10pm on Friday until 10pm on Saturday. For all other sectors, including air travel, the strike was set to run for 24 hours starting from midnight on March 8th. Trains The protest was expected to affect all types of rail travel, from long-distance to regional and local services, from 9pm on Friday to 9pm on Saturday. Services operated by the FS Group, which includes Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper and Trenord, 'may experience cancellations or changes' for the duration the strike, according to a statement on the website of state operator Trenitalia. 'Service variations' may occur 'both before [the strike's] start and after its end,' it added. The operator said it would guarantee the operation of a number of essential long-distance services during the strike. These are available here. Some regional train services are guaranteed from 7am-10am and 6pm-9pm on weekends; these can be found by searching the Trenitalia website by region. Passengers can request a refund up until their booked departure time for Intercity and Frecce trains, and up until midnight on the day before the strike for regional trains, Trenitalia said. More information can be found on the Infomobilità section of the Trenitalia website or mobile app, or by calling the toll-free number 800 89 20 21. Trenord, which operates a number of regional trains in the Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, said the walkout may have 'repercussions' on regional, suburban, airport and long-distance services. The operator said it would provide essential services from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday. You can see a list of guaranteed services here. Trains scheduled to depart before 9pm on Friday and arrive at their final destination by 10pm would also leave as planned, Trenord said. Staff at private long-distance operator Italo were also expected to participate in the walkout, according to state-owned railway infrastructure manager Rete Ferroviaria Italiana. As of Wednesday, Italo had not released a statement on the strike. Passengers can contact the company's support centre at 892020. Trains at Milan's Cadorna train station on September 20, 2024. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) Air travel People flying to, from or across Italy may face flight delays or cancellations on Saturday. Air transport workers, including airline staff, were expected to take part in a 24-hour walkout starting one minute after midnight on March 8th, according to the transport ministry's strike calendar. Italy's civil aviation authority (ENAC) confirmed on its website that flights scheduled between 7am-10am and 6pm-9pm were protected by law and should go ahead as normal on the Saturday. As of Wednesday, no airline had announced flight cancellations. Passengers were advised to contact their airline to confirm the status of their flight. 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. Motorways Motorway toll booth workers were expected to strike from 10pm on Friday until 10pm on Saturday. Booths normally manned by striking workers will be closed and drivers directed towards lanes with automatic payment methods. Motorists should be prepared for possible bottlenecks, increased traffic and possible delays to their journey. Health and education Scheduled appointments, diagnostic tests and non-emergency services at both public and private hospitals and clinics around the country may be subject to changes or cancellations on Saturday as medical staff take part in a 24-hour walkout. Emergency services including emergency surgery, intensive care, ambulance services, and ER operations won't be affected by the protest. According to a statement published by Italy's education ministry, public and private school and university staff were also expected to participate in the strike. As the walkout was planned for Saturday, kindergartens and primary schools were unlikely to be affected; however, universities and high schools that open on Saturdays could experience disruption.
