Another difficult day for those travelling in train. Rail traffic in Calabria is gradually recovering after the suspension that affected some lines this morning due to damage to infrastructure caused by unknown persons.
According to what was communicated by Italian Railway Network (RFI), trains began to resume service on the Salerno-Paola, Catanzaro Lido-Taranto, Sibari-Paola, and Cosenza-Paola lines at 8:20 a.m. RFI technicians intervened to restore full functionality of the infrastructure and allow service to resume.
During the suspension phase, inconveniences for passengers had been recorded, with possible delays, cancellations e limitations High-speed, Intercity, and Regional trains are currently undergoing scheduled service. The situation is being monitored, and updated information is available at stations and on the official RFI and Trenitalia infomobility channels.
Trains, further disruptions for travelers: construction work in Florence and a strike on Italo.
The resumption of service on the Calabrian lines comes on an already complex day for the Italian railway system.rin fact, work continues for the replacement of the Ponte al Pino railway overpass, an intervention that is modifying traffic in the railway hub of the Tuscan capital.
The first phase of the work, which resulted in the suspension of services between Florence Campo di Marte and Florence Santa Maria Novella, will end at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10. A second phase of work is scheduled for July 26 to 30, with further potential repercussions on rail traffic.
Inconveniences that add to the strike national operational personnel of the crews of Italo Ntv, proclaimed by UiltransportThe strike began at 3am on Thursday 9th July and will end at 2am on Friday 10th July, for a duration overall of 23 hours.
The strike concerns Italo staff only and does not involve workers from other railway companies. During the protest, workers are not excluded. cancellations e changes to schedules of trains. The company has published the list of guaranteed connections to ensure the minimum services required by law.
Italo staff strike July 9-10: here's why
According to Uiltrasporti, the protest is based on the request for respect of the regulations contractual and better working conditions.
The union denounces the failure to comply with certain company agreements and a staff shortage, which, according to Uiltrasporti, has led to increased workloads for crews.
Between unexpected interruptions, scheduled work, and union protests, the railway system is facing another complex day, with potential repercussions, especially for those traveling long distances.
Passengers are encouraged to check the status of their train before departure using updates available at stations and on the official channels of RFI, Trenitalia, and Italo.
Last updated Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:54 AM
