A nationwide strike involves Trenitalia, Italo, and Trenord. Stoppage from 9:18 PM on Monday, September 7, until the evening of Tuesday, September 8. Additional dates are September 10-11, 21, and 26.
The first major railway strike of the autumn begins on Monday, September 7, which will halt virtually all Italian rail transport for 24 hours. The stoppage, called by CUB Trasporti and SGB together with the national assembly of train drivers and conductors of the FS Group, involves Trenitalia, Italo, and Trenord.
The agitation starts at 9:18 PM on Monday, September 7, and continues until the evening of Tuesday, September 8, with slightly varying end times among operators (from 9:00 PM to 9:17 PM). The law guarantees minimum services during peak hours: for regional trains from 6 AM to 9 AM and from 6 PM to 9 PM on weekdays, and from 7 AM to 10 AM and from 6 PM to 9 PM on holidays. For long-distance travel, companies publish lists of guaranteed trains online.
Other agitations are scheduled for the month: on September 10-11 (mainly freight transport), September 21 (RFI and Trenitalia staff in Emilia), and another national strike on September 26. Travelers can request refunds: for Frecce and Intercity trains up until the departure time, and for Regional trains within 24 hours of the previous day.
The strike stems from two longstanding demands of railway staff: the renewal of the employment contract under improved conditions and the recognition of strenuous work. The latter demand specifically concerns the working conditions of onboard personnel, including night shifts, on-call duties, and length of service—issues the sector has been advocating for a long time.
The key players are the CUB Trasporti and SGB trade unions, along with the national assembly of train drivers and conductors from the FS Group (Ferrovie dello Stato). The protest also extends to staff of rail freight transport companies, highlighting how tensions affect the entire railway sector.
The situation developed due to the failure to reach an agreement on contract renewal, with the parties unable to find common ground on the proposed conditions. This led to the proclamation of a national strike, the first of the autumn, which could impact freight train operations and commuter mobility in the coming weeks, with additional dates already scheduled.
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