Italy will face a nationwide rail strike starting at 9:18 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, lasting until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The 24-hour strike impacts the entire Italian rail network, including state-owned Gruppo FS Italiane and its subsidiary Trenitalia, private operator Italo, as well as regional operators Trenord and Trenitalia Tper.
Guaranteed Service Hours and Affected Trains
Regional train services during weekdays will maintain guaranteed service between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and again from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Outside these windows, cancellations and disruptions are expected. Long-distance and high-speed trains, such as the Frecce, operate without guaranteed service hours during
the strike, leading to possible cancellations and delays.
Geographic Scope and Routes Impacted
The strike affects routes across Italy, including the high-speed Frecce corridor connecting Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Salerno. Regional services in Lombardy operated by Trenord and in Emilia-Romagna operated by Trenitalia Tper are also impacted. Passengers on these routes should anticipate service interruptions from the evening of September 7 through September 8.
Strike Support and Causes
This coordinated strike is backed by labor unions including CUB Trasporti, SGB, ORSA Ferrovie, and the Assemblea nazionale del Personale di Macchina e di Bordo. The industrial action demands improvements in wages, shift organization, workload management, and railway
safety standards across operators.
Passenger Impact: Cancellations, Refunds, and Rebooking
Travelers face train cancellations, route adjustments, and delays during the strike. Trenitalia, Italo, and Trenord have implemented online refund and rebooking systems. Refund requests for Frecce and Intercity trains remain open until the scheduled train departure, while regional train refunds must be requested by midnight on September 6. Passengers can rebook free of charge on alternate trains up to four hours before the original departure.
Concurrent Regional and Sector Strikes
Regional rail and public transport strikes will begin Monday afternoon, September 7, in Piedmont and Trentino-South Tyrol, with city transport in South Tyrol also affected. Additionally, Italy plans further transportation strikes
throughout September 2026, including aviation sector strikes on September 13 and 30, a public transport strike on September 15, and a 24-hour general strike on September 26.
Official Advice and Additional Travel Considerations
Operators recommend passengers verify train status on official websites or apps before departure. Due to the number and complexity of disruptions, travelers are encouraged to arrange travel insurance to mitigate unforeseen expenses during September 2026.
