Overview
- Rail workers are stopping from 00:01 to 21:00 with long‑distance services largely guaranteed and regional trains limited to protection windows of 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00.
- In Milan the M3 metro line shut after 08:45 and is set to reopen after 15:00, with cancellations and delays reported at Centrale, Porta Garibaldi and Rogoredo stations.
- Bologna saw regional train cancellations and some schools closed or on reduced hours, while in Naples several regional services were cut and Linea 1 metro and some funiculars were suspended after the morning guarantee window.
- Participation varies locally, with Rome’s Atac not joining and Lazio operator Cotral adhering under timed windows, while air transport is excluded and ports, taxis, highways and logistics operate under minimum‑service rules.
- Demonstrations are taking place nationwide, with CGIL leader Maurizio Landini in Florence, as Vice‑Premier Matteo Salvini criticizes the strike as irresponsible and union leaders reject that charge.