February opens with a busy schedule of strikes in transport which risks creating widespread inconvenience for commuters and travellers throughout Italy. trains to planes, via ports, highways e local public transportThe month will be marked by a series of labor protests, some local and some national, with stoppages that in some cases will last the entire day and could lead to delays, cancellations, and changes to services.
The deputy prime minister and minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini He announced tougher measures: "I will propose increasing penalties for those who call and carry out irregular or wildcat strikes," he declared, reiterating that strikes remain a legitimate tool for protecting workers but cannot turn into a continuous blockade of national mobility.
Train and railway strikes in February 2026: disruptions for Trenord and Trenitalia
Monday 2 February the staff Trenord A member of Orsa Trasporti will observe a 23-hour strike, from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on February 3. Regional, suburban, airport, and long-distance trains may experience delays, cancellations, and changes throughout the day. Trains will remain operational between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Travelers who cancel their journey will be able to request a refund, according to the procedures established for regional trains. To minimize disruption, it is recommended to monitor the Trenord website and app for real-time updates.
On the same day, the company's railway procurement staff will also be stopped. Elior, Itinere/Polaris division in Lazio for 4 hours. Thursday February 5 an eight-hour provincial strike by staff is planned Trenitalia of the mechanical workshops in Rimini, with possible repercussions on local services.
Public transport, ports, and highways: February 6th is a critical day.
Friday February 6 It promises to be one of the most delicate days for mobility. A 24-hour strike has been called at the national level in sector port, while along the net highway Autostrade per l'Italia staff on the second Milan section will be on standby for eight hours per shift, potentially resulting in delays in assistance and traffic management activities.
At the same time, protests are also planned in local public transport. In Abruzzo the Tua company staff will abstain from work for the whole day, with possible reductions in urban and extra-urban journeys, while Bari Amtab employees will be on standby for four hours, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with disruptions concentrated mainly in the middle of the day.
Airline strike on February 16: ITA, Malpensa, Linate, and Vueling flights at risk
Il 16 February A 24-hour national strike by staff is planned Italy Airways, with guaranteed time slots of 7–10 and 18–21. The unions representing pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff are joining the protest: Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl Ta, Anpac, and Anp. The protest stems from the failure to renew the national collective bargaining agreement (expiring in December 2024) and critical issues with the airline's business plan. According to Cirium data, approximately 314 flights and 51 seats will be affected, with nearly 70% of departures outside the guaranteed time slots and an estimated impact on 25–27 passengers.
Also on February 16th, the flight attendants' strike is planned. Vueling Airlines and ground staff at airports Milan Linate and Malpensa (Airport Handling and Alha), called by Ost Cub Trasporti.
Another Italian State Railways strike: trains at risk on February 27th and 28th.
The protests did not end in the first half of the month. Between February 27th and 28th a 24-hour strike by the group's machine and on-board staff is in fact expected State Railways, starting at 21 pm on the 27th. Changes to the circulation of regional, Intercity, and high-speed trains are also expected in this case, particularly in the evening and night time slots.
Other local public transport strikes
Further events are also scheduled for February. mobilizations territorial. On the day of the11 February A 24-hour strike by municipal workers is planned Just like, proclaimed by the unions Fp Cgil, Fp Cisl, Uil Fpl, Cobas and Cse Flpl. The strike concerns municipal staff and could lead to limitations on city services. 13 February public transport will stop for 24 hours Bolzano, with the strike of the staff of the Sasa company, and in Termoli, where the Gtm employees will cross their arms. UdineFinally, Arriva staff affiliated with ASI will be on a nine-hour break, from 3pm to midnight.
