Train strikes in Italy

Updated twice daily from the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Guaranteed trains during strikes

Even during a strike, operators must run the minimum essential services required under Italian Law 146/1990 and national agreements between rail operators and trade unions. The rules are overseen by the Commissione di Garanzia.

Guaranteed service times (weekdays)

  • 06:00 – 09:00 (morning)
  • 18:00 – 21:00 (evening)

Trains due to depart during these periods must run to their destination, even if they arrive after the guaranteed period ends.

Minimum services that continue to run

  • Long-distance trains included in each operator's minimum essential services list
  • International trains while operating in Italy
  • Trains that departed before the strike began and continue to their final destination
If you already have a ticket: check your train on the operator's official website. Guaranteed train lists are normally published five days before a strike. If your train is cancelled, you can request a full refund or rebooking on another service.

Official links: Trenitalia guaranteed trains · Italo support · Trenord strike information

Upcoming strikes

07 September 2026 – 08 September 2026

Trenitalia · 24 hours

Trade unions: OSR ORSA FERROVIE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Medium risk Regional Piemonte
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07 September 2026 – 08 September 2026

All operators · 24 hours

Trade unions: CUB TRASPORTI/SGB

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

High risk National
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07 September 2026 – 08 September 2026

Gruppo FS · 24 hours

Trade unions: ASSEMBLEA NAZIONALE PDM/PDB GRUPPO FSI

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

High risk National
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07 September 2026 – 08 September 2026

All operators · 24 hours

Trade unions: CAT

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

High risk National
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07 September 2026

Trenitalia · 8 hours

Trade unions: OSR FILT-CGIL/FIT-CISL/UILT-UIL/SLM FAST-CONFSAL/ORSA FERROVIE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Low risk Regional Trentino-Alto Adige
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10 September 2026 – 11 September 2026

RFI · 24 hours

Trade unions: OSR ORSA FERROVIE/SLM-FAST-CONFSAL

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Medium risk Local Veneto
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21 September 2026

RFI · 8 hours

Trade unions: OSR FILT-CGIL/FIT-CISL/UILT-UIL/ORSA FERROVIE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Low risk Local Emilia-Romagna
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21 September 2026

Trenitalia · 8 hours

Trade unions: OSR FILT-CGIL/FIT-CISL/UILT-UIL/ORSA FERROVIE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Low risk Regional Emilia-Romagna
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25 September 2026 – 26 September 2026

All operators · 24 hours

Trade unions: CSLE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

High risk National
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26 September 2026

All operators · 24 hours

Trade unions: CSLE

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

High risk National
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08 October 2026

All operators · 24 hours

Trade unions: OSR SLM FAST CONFSAL/ORSA TRASPORTI

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Medium risk Regional Sicilia
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12 October 2026 – 13 October 2026

RFI · 24 hours

Trade unions: OSR UILT-UIL

Guaranteed service times: 6:00-9:00 e 18:00-21:00

Medium risk Regional Sicilia
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Recent strikes

24 July 2026 · Trenitalia, Trenord, Gruppo FS · National
Ended
23 July 2026 · · National
Ended
23 July 2026 · RFI · Local
Ended
23 July 2026 · Trenitalia · Company-level
Ended
19 July 2026 · RFI · Local
Ended
15 July 2026 · Trenitalia · National
Ended
15 July 2026 · Trenitalia · National
Ended
15 July 2026 · Trenitalia · National
Ended
10 July 2026 · · Regional
Ended
09 July 2026 · Italo · National
Ended

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Source: Ministero Infrastrutture e Trasporti · Data updated at 09:01