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Italy's Rail Strike Enters Final Day as January Walkouts Snarl Travel

Unions say the stoppages seek better pay, updated contracts, safer working conditions.

Overview

  • The national rail stoppage runs from 21:00 on 9 January to 21:00 on 10 January, affecting FS/Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord, with regional guaranteed windows from 06:00 to 09:00 and 18:00 to 21:00 on Saturday.
  • Trenitalia cautions that cancellations and delays may occur beyond the formal strike hours and advises passengers to consult official apps, websites and station notices before traveling.
  • Air travel faced 9 January walkouts: EasyJet for 24 hours, Vueling from 10:00 to 18:00, Assohandlers from 13:00 to 17:00, plus 24‑hour ground‑handler stops at Milan’s Linate and Malpensa that caused disruptions.
  • Local public transport stoppages began on 8 January in several areas, including Bolzano, Naples EAV and Abruzzo, with a full‑day action in Sardinia on 9 January.
  • RFI infrastructure maintenance staff are holding an eight‑hour protest on 10 January within the broader rail action, while reports differ on whether school strikes fall on 9–10 or were moved to 12–13 January.