What do I do if there's a train strike in Italy?

Strikes in Italy (sciopero) are scheduled and announced in advance. While they can be inconvenient, you can often avoid disruptions by checking official resources before you travel:

• Commissione di Garanzia Sciopero: The official strike commission website lists all scheduled strikes for the transport sector.
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: The Ministry's strike calendar is another reliable source for official notices.
• Station Announcements: Listen for the word "sciopero" (strike) on PA systems and look for notices on digital boards at the station.

Yes. Even during a general rail strike, Trenitalia operates Guaranteed Minimum Transport Services to ensure the country keeps moving. These services are primarily focused on peak commuter times.

Note: Seats on guaranteed trains sell out very quickly. If you must travel during a strike day, we recommend booking these specific slots as far in advance as possible.

If you arrive at the station and find your train is canceled, you generally have two options:

• Rebook immediately: Speak to Trenitalia staff at the station. They will attempt to rebook you on the next available train (often a guaranteed service).
• Request a refund: If no suitable alternative exists, you can request a cancellation and strike refund directly at the ticket window.

If a strike officially begins while you are already in transit, the following rules generally apply:

• Within 1 Hour: If your train can reach its final destination within one hour of the strike's start time, it will typically complete the journey.
• Over 1 Hour: If the destination is more than one hour away, the train may terminate at the next available station. In this event, Trenitalia staff will assist you with alternative connections if any are running.