Train strike September 8, 2026: schedules, guaranteed trains, and disruptions in Campania

National train strike: the dates

A national train strike is underway: it began on Monday, September 7th at 21:18 PM and will end on Tuesday, September 8th at 21:00 PM . The 24-hour strike involves staff from the FS Group , Trenitalia , Trenitalia Tper , Italo , and Trenord.

Workers in Trento and Bolzano are excluded . During the strike, trains may be delayed, canceled, or have their schedules changed , even before the protest begins and after it ends.

Who called the strike?

The ones crossing their arms are the railway transport workers. The protest was called by CUB Trasporti , SGB and CAT , with the support of the National Assembly PdM/PdB , which represents drivers and train conductors.

Unions are demanding better working conditions for railway company staff. The reasons are the same as those behind the latest protests in the sector: staffing, shifts, and safety.

Guarantee bands: when regional trains run

Even during the strike, companies are guaranteeing some essential services. For regional transport on Trenitalia and Trenord, trains are available between 6 am and 9 pm and 18 pm and 21 pm.

In Campania , commuters using Trenitalia regional trains should therefore check the time slot before departing. Frecce and Intercity trains run according to the lists of guaranteed trains , which can be consulted on the official website.

The complete lists of insured trains are available on trenitalia.com and on the Italo website . For the Lombardy regional train, details are available on trenord.it.

Situation in Campania: What you need to know

The strike concerns national railway staff , so it does not affect the lines operated by EAV : Cumana, Circumflegrea, and Circumvesuviana remain regularly scheduled. The ANM Naples metro and buses are also unaffected .

However, be careful with Trenitalia regional trains in Campania and long-distance trains departing or arriving at Naples Central Station . During these hours, multiple delays and cancellations are possible , especially outside the guaranteed time slots.

Those with tickets for a canceled train can request a refund or reschedule their trip according to the individual companies' policies. Requests can be made on the operator's website or at the ticket office.

Practical advice for travellers

Before reaching the station, it's a good idea to check the status of your train on the official Trenitalia or Italo channels. The operator's app shows delays and cancellations in real time.

If possible, travel during the guaranteed time slots , between 6am and 9am and between 18pm and 21pm. Outside these hours, the risk of cancellations is higher.

For long-distance connections, check the list of guaranteed trains before purchasing or traveling. In the event of cancellation, the ticket will be refunded or exchanged without penalty according to the operator's rules.

After 21pm: service resumes

The strike ends today at 21:00 PM . Once the protest ends, train service will gradually return to normal, but residual delays are possible in the following hours due to train reorganization.

For real-time updates, the reference remains the Infomobility portal of the railway companies and the official social profiles of Trenitalia and Italo.

Updates

During the day, four trains were cancelled at Naples Central Station : two arriving and two departing. The main consequences of the protests were on regional trains.

Some high-speed train routes also suffered delays . Long lines formed at the Frecciarossa information desks at Naples airport , with passengers seeking assistance for cancelled services and alternative solutions.