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Transport Strikes in Italy in July 2025: Full Calendar by City and National Level
In July 2025, several national and local transport strikes will affect trains, planes, and buses. The disruptions—driven by various labor unions and involving both public and private operators—could seriously impact mobility for tourists during the peak season and for Italians during their daily commutes. Below is a detailed breakdown of the confirmed transport strikes happening […]
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In July 2025, several national and local transport strikes will affect trains, planes, and buses. The disruptions—driven by various labor unions and involving both public and private operators—could seriously impact mobility for tourists during the peak season and for Italians during their daily commutes.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the confirmed transport strikes happening in July, organized by scope and city.
Three simultaneous strikes will disrupt transport across Italy starting at 9:00 PM on July 7 and lasting until 6:00 PM on July 8:
• National railway strike (organized by SGB, Pdm/Pdb) affecting Trenitalia, FSI, Tper, and Mercitalia.
• National public transport strike.
• National freight rail strike (Captrain Italia).
Widespread disruption in air traffic expected:
• EasyJet staff nationwide (organized by USB).
• Assohandlers staff across Italy (organized by FLAI).
• All air transport and airport services staff on strike (organized by CUB Trasporti).
• Volotea employees on strike from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (except for flights to Palermo).
The national air strike on July 10 will be compounded by local strikes that threaten to paralyze several major airports:
• Tuscany: All airport sector companies, from 10:00 PM on July 9 to 10:00 PM on July 10.
• Milan Linate & Malpensa:
• Swissport Italia, SEA, and Airport Handling – full-day strike.
• Venice: Aviation Service staff on strike all day.
• Naples: Romeo Gestioni staff strike from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Cagliari: SogaerSecurity staff strike from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• Palermo (July 11): Gesap staff strike, affecting several routes.
July 5
• Sardinia (Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro, Oristano): Full-day strike by ARST employees (ORSA union).
• Sardinia (Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro, Oristano): Full-day strike by ARST employees (ORSA union).
July 7
• La Spezia: Strike by ATC staff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• La Spezia: Strike by ATC staff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
July 8
• Part of the national public and rail transport strike affecting all cities.
• Part of the national public and rail transport strike affecting all cities.
July 14
• Palermo: Autorestizi Russo and Segesta Autolinee staff (9:30 AM–1:30 PM).
• Palermo: Autorestizi Russo and Segesta Autolinee staff (9:30 AM–1:30 PM).
• Catania: Etnea Trasporti (9:30 AM–1:30 PM).
• Enna: Interbus (9:30 AM–1:30 PM).
July 15
• Bologna, Milan, Pavia, Cremona, Monza, Mantova, Lodi: Autoguidovie staff (8:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Bologna, Milan, Pavia, Cremona, Monza, Mantova, Lodi: Autoguidovie staff (8:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Pisa: Autolinee Toscane (5:30 PM–8:30 PM).
July 18
• Monza & Trezzo sull’Adda: NET staff (6:00 PM–8:00 PM).
• Monza & Trezzo sull’Adda: NET staff (6:00 PM–8:00 PM).
• La Spezia: ATC, Riccitelli, and Trotta staff (11:00 AM–3:00 PM).
July 19
• Campobasso: SATI staff strike (8:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Campobasso: SATI staff strike (8:30 AM–12:30 PM).
July 20–21
• Piedmont & Aosta Valley: Trenitalia strike from 3:00 AM on July 20 to 2:00 AM on July 21 (ORSA).
• Piedmont & Aosta Valley: Trenitalia strike from 3:00 AM on July 20 to 2:00 AM on July 21 (ORSA).
July 26
• Ischia and Procida: EAV staff strike (7:55 PM–11:55 PM, ORSA union).
• Ischia and Procida: EAV staff strike (7:55 PM–11:55 PM, ORSA union).
For each strike:
• Check the
Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport website
to view strike details by sector, location, and date.• If traveling by air, monitor your airline’s official communication for cancellations or changes.
• Rail travelers can use the
Trenitalia
or Italo
platforms for updates on delays or substitutions.Subscribe to our newsletter
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