Transport strikes October 2026: schedule and timetable

October 2026 opens and closes with two general strikes , while the transport calendar lists 27 strikes on trains, planes, buses, subways, and ferries. For travelers, the surprise comes not from the national strike dates, almost all of which were announced weeks ago, but from the numerous local stoppages concentrated between October 9th and 16th : the busiest week of the month.

The situation is outlined in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport's prospectus , updated to October 5, 2026 , and monitored by the Guarantee Commission for Strikes in Essential Public Services. The dates are still subject to change: the unions have time to cancel, move, or add days. It's best to keep an eye on your operator and, if you're leaving, plan an alternative a few days in advance.

National strikes: the dates to mark

Three days will have repercussions on multiple sectors. The first has already passed, on October 2nd , with a multi-sector strike called by CSLE that affected both public and private sectors. The climax is mid-month and the end of the month, with two general strikes that, however, have different scopes.

• Friday 14th October – multi-sector strike CSLE, up to 24 hours: railway sector closed for 3 hours from 11: 00 to 14: 00, maritime sector with modalities not yet specified. National relevance.
• Wednesday October 14 regional general strike in Tuscany proclaimed by CGIL: railway from 09: 01 to 17: 00, local public transport for 4 hours, railway contracts in the second half-shift, rail freight transport for the entire service. The airline and school sectors are excluded.
• Friday 14th October USI-CIT general strike of public and private personnel for the entire day (regional proclamation for Tuscany, of national importance). Transport remains excluded: the press release expressly excludes air, rail, local public transport and maritime.

Trains: contracts, freight and circulation

Rail traffic is particularly affected by strikes by FS Security and RFI in Sicily, the freight transport halt in Calabria and Sicily, and the new strikes by SBB Cargo and Trenitalia in Emilia-Romagna. Please note: strikes by security and infrastructure personnel do not disrupt trains, but may slow down inspections and maintenance on the indicated days.

• Thursday 13th October – staff FS Security Sicily Region, 24 hours, acronyms SLM Fast Confsal e Orsa TransportRegional relevance.
• From Monday, October 12th (21:01 PM) to Tuesday, October 13th (21:00 PM) – staff RFI Infrastructure Sicily e DOIT Palermo, 24 hours, proclaimed by UILT-UIL.
• From Tuesday, October 13th (06:00 AM) to Wednesday, October 14th (05:59 AM) SBB Cargo Italia, national strike of freight transport di 24 hours, theme song Orsa Ferrovie.
• Wednesday October 14 – in Tuscany during the general strike the railway stops from 09: 01 to 17: 00, with railway contracts involved for the second half shift.
• Thursday 13th October DB Cargo Italia, regional staff Lombardia, 24 hours from 00:00 to 23:59 (freight transport). Acronyms Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil e Orsa Ferrovie.
• From Friday 9th to Tuesday 13th October – service interruption freight transport for third parties of the companies adhering to Fedralog Calabria: 120 hours from 00:01 on October 9th to 24:00 on October 13th.
• From Friday 16th to Tuesday 20th October – new round of 120 hours of stop of the freight transport: In Sicilia for Sicilian Transport Committeein Calabria for Fedralog Calabria (from 00:01 on October 16th to 24:00 on October 20th).
• Thursday 13th October Trenitalia, division Customer Operations of the locations of Bologna, Reggio Emilia and Rimini, 24 hours from 00:00 to 23:59. Initials Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil e Orsa FerrovieRegional relevance (Emilia-Romagna).

Airplanes: Flights at risk on October 16

The month has only one major window of risk for those flying, but it is concentrated: Friday, October 16. On that day, four strikes overlap, three national and one regional, involving flight crews and airport services.

• Friday 14th October – flight crew the easy family of brands., 24 hours from 00:00 to 23:59, national strike proclaimed by USB Private WorkPossible cancellations and delays on the carrier's flights.
• Friday 14th October – technical flight personnel Post Air Cargo, 24 hours From 00:00 to 24:00, national strike of the acronyms Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil, Anpac e anp.
• Friday 14th October – staff Sicuritalia IVRI of the airport Marco Polo of Venice, 24 hours, theme song Fisascat-Cisl, interregional relevance: possible delays in checks.
• Friday 14th October – staff of Tuscany Airports (and handling companies) at the airports of Pisa and Florence, 24 hours, proclaimed by USB Private WorkRegional relevance.

Those departing from Naples and need to reach the airport before a flight can arrange connections between Naples Airport and the city center and calculate an extra margin especially on strike days.

Buses, trams and subways

Local public transport is the hardest hit sector: ten strikes in four weeks, from Genoa to Bari, passing through Milan, Florence, Foggia, Udine, Bergamo, and Naples. The rules vary greatly from city to city, so it's best to read the relevant guidelines before leaving home.

• Saturday October 3 – staff AMT of Genoa, 24 hours with various modalities, territorial strike proclaimed by CUB Transport.
• Friday 14th October – company personnel ATM group of Milan, 24 hours in various ways. Two distinct proclamations, AL-COBAS e Confial Transport, provincial relevance.
• Saturday October 10 – staff GESTURE of the service Florence tram, 24 hours, theme song Cobas Private Work.
• Monday October 12 – staff AMTAB of Bari, 4 hours from 08: 30 to 12: 30, proclaimed by Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil e UGL Autoferro.
• Wednesday October 14 – public transport in Tuscany stops for 4 hours in various ways, within the regional general strike of CGIL.
• Thursday 13th October – staff ATAF of Foggia, 24 hours, acronyms Filt-Cgil e Faisa-Cisal.
• Friday 14th October – travelling staff DTF of EAV Naples, 4 hours from 19: 40 to 23: 40, proclaimed by Faisa-Confail.
• Friday 14th October – staff Arriva Italia of the production unit of Bergamo, 24 hours, acronyms Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil, Faisa-Cisal and RSU.
• Tuesday October 20 – staff Udine arrives, 9 hours from 15: 00 to 24: 00, proclaimed by ASI-AULocal relevance (Friuli-Venezia Giulia).
• Wednesday October 28 – staff AIR Campania di Naples, 8 hours from 08: 00 to 16: 00, proclaimed by Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt-Uil, UGL e Faisa-Cisal.

Taxi

No taxi or NCC protests are planned for October, according to the ministerial report updated to October 5th . However, this sector remains the one with the most unpredictable participation: independent organizations can announce a stoppage with just a few days' notice, and taxi service availability in art cities is particularly noticeable in the evening hours. If you're counting on a taxi for a train or flight, it's best to keep the service numbers and apps handy and have a Plan B.

Maritime (ferries and hydrofoils)

There are two maritime dates this month. The first has already passed, within the framework of the multi-sector strike of October 2nd . The second is the most serious for the Gulf: 48 hours of stoppage in the port system of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea , which includes the ports of Naples, Salerno, and Castellammare di Stabia.

• Friday 14th October maritime sector in the multi-sector strike CSLE 24 hours, unspecified procedures, national significance. Possible disruptions to ferries and hydrofoils.
• From Thursday 15th (00:00) to Friday 16th October (23:59) 48 hours of strike of workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea port system (companies pursuant to Articles 16, 17, and 18 of Law 84/94, AdSP (Adport Authority) and passenger terminal companies). Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl e Uilt-UilTerritorial relevance.

For those planning a trip to the Gulf islands, it's a good idea to book early and check the company's announcements : the guide on how to take the ferry to Capri, Ischia, and Procida from Naples explains tickets, ports, and boarding times.

Strikes in Naples, Rome, Milan, and Bologna

The four cities in the network are following different paths: Naples is the most affected with three local dates, Milan has the most critical day of the month, while Rome and Bologna are mainly affected by national events and a freight stoppage in Emilia.

Naples – three local events. The first is the 48-hour strike of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea port system from October 15th to 16th ; then the 4-hour strike of EAV DTF travelling staff on Friday, October 16th from 7:40 PM to 11:40 PM, proclaimed by Faisa-Confail ; and the eight-hour strike by AIR Campania on Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM . No strikes are involving ANM or the city metro systems: the most recent precedent is the strike on Metro Lines 1 and 6 in Naples in mid-September.

Rome – No local protests are planned in the updated schedule for October 5th. The effects will be felt on domestic flights: the Fiumicino hub may be affected by the easyJet stop on October 16th.

Milan – Friday, October 9th is a critical day with a 24-hour strike by ATM group companies , called by AL-COBAS and Confial Trasporti : metro, tram, and bus services are at risk with various modes of operation. In Lombardy, Arriva Italia vehicles will also be stopped in Bergamo on October 16th.

Bologna – No urban unrest in October, but on October 29th , Trenitalia Customer Operations staff at the Bologna, Reggio Emilia, and Rimini offices were suspended for 24 hours . Otherwise, only national staff were affected.

To get around the city on days of closure, it's useful to read more about tickets and transport passes in Naples , the connections between Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum and alternatives for reaching the Amalfi Coast when trains and buses slow down.

Warranty and refund bands: what to do

Law 146/1990 and the resolutions of the Guarantee Commission require service slots to be respected on strike days. For local public transport, the guarantee generally covers the 6:00-9:00 and 18:00-21:00 time slots on weekdays; for rail services, the same time slots apply for regional trains, while for long-distance trains, companies publish the list of guaranteed trains.

If the train is canceled, the passenger is entitled to a refund or rerouting on the next available service. For flights, European Regulation 261/2004 provides for refunds or rerouting in the event of cancellation, while compensation may not be due if the strike is considered an extraordinary circumstance . Airlines are still required to provide assistance. It's worth reading the carrier's information and, if in doubt, requesting a refund in writing.

A few practical tips help more than the rules: move your trip to the middle of the day, choose the first morning flight when flying on a strike day, and have your operator's contact information ready. If the strike requires a long layover in the city, luggage storage in Naples may also be useful for traveling light. Anyone who experienced the September 13th flight strike knows how important it is to check the status of your flight early.

Frequently Asked Questions about the October 2026 strikes

What's the worst day for travelers?

Friday 16 October : on the same day, the national strike of easyJet flight crews , that of Poste Air Cargo , the stoppage of Sicuritalia in Venice and of Toscana Aeroporti in Pisa and Florence, plus the 4-hour EAV strike in Naples and the last day of the 48-hour port strike overlap.

Will trains stop on October 2nd?

On October 2, the railway sector was involved in the CSLE multi-sector strike for three hours , from 11:00 to 14:00 . Outside that time, service was not interrupted. The date is now behind us.

Will the October 30 general strike block transport?

No. The USI-CIT statement excludes air, rail, local public transport, and maritime transport: the strike affects all other public and private sector personnel.

Are there taxi strikes in October?

The updated schedule for October 5, 2026, does not include any taxi or NCC strikes . However, the sector may add dates at short notice.

What happens if my flight is cancelled due to a strike?

You are entitled to a ticket refund or re-routing; financial compensation may not be available because the strike falls under extraordinary circumstances. Assistance at the airport is still guaranteed.