A is being prepared new complicated day for those travelling by train and public transport. From 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2020 to 9:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 one was proclaimed national strike of the staff of FS Group, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, and TrenordThe strike, announced by several independent trade unions in support of a general strike, could lead to cancellations, delays, and changes to rail services.
The protest is part of a broader mobilization framework which, Friday May 29, will also involve the staff of the companies to which the National Collective Labor Agreement for Bus, Train, and Tram WorkersScheduled bus services may be subject to changes or cancellations within 24 hours. There are no guaranteed time slots for FrecciaLink services, and any changes may also depend on local schedules.
The guaranteed time slots and the trains that remain in service
For regional transport of Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper essential services remain guaranteed during the busiest times of the week: from 6 to 9 and from 18 to 21. These are the key hours for commuters and workers, the ones during which the minimum service must be ensured as required by the strike legislation.
For medium and long-distance trains, instead, the guaranteed trips are indicated in the official lists made available by FSTrenitalia also ensures the minimum services deemed adequate by the Guarantee Commission for the implementation of Law 146/1990. Trains already in transit when the strike begins will be able to reach their final destination only if it can be reached within one hour of the strike's start; beyond this time limit, the train may stop at an earlier station.
Refunds and travel rescheduling
Who decides to If you cancel your trip you can ask for a refund Starting from the strike declaration. For Intercity and Frecce trains, requests can be made up until the departure time of the booked train, while for regional trains, the deadline is midnight on the day before the strike.
Alternatively, passengers will be able to reschedule the trip under similar transport conditions, as soon as possible and subject to seat availability. Changes to service, the railway companies warn, could occur even before the formal start of the strike and continue after its conclusion, making it necessary to check your journey even in the hours immediately before departure.
Information and useful channels for passengers
To follow the etraffic flow and check available connectionsTravelers can consult the Trenitalia app, the Infomobility section, the Trenord website and app, the Trenitalia Tper portal, ticket offices, and customer service staff. The toll-free number 800 89 20 21 is also available.
The list of guaranteed regional transport services can be found by region, while for services provided by other railway companies, please refer to their official websites. On a day that promises to be challenging, passengers have only one rule: check their train or bus before traveling.
