Politics · Italy · 1 hr ago
Italy faces transport disruption during 24-hour strike on October 30
USB has called a 24-hour national strike in Italy for October 30.
It is expected to affect public and private sectors, including transport workers in Rome and regional rail staff in Lombardy.
Rome buses, trams and metro services could be disrupted, but are scheduled to run from the start of daytime service until 8:29 a.m.
and from 5 p.m.
to 7:59 p.m.
Trenord trains across Lombardy may face delays, changes or cancellations from 9 p.m.
on October 29 until 8:59 p.m.
on October 30.
Some trains will run under legally required minimum-service rules, and replacement buses are planned for cancelled Malpensa Express trips.
In Milan, the ATM metro, tram and bus network is not expected to be affected by this strike.
Passengers should check live service updates and plan around the guaranteed hours.
A 24-hour general strike called by the USB union is expected to disrupt transport in parts of Italy on Friday, October 30.
In Rome, buses, metro services and trams are at risk, with service guaranteed during specified morning and evening periods.
In Lombardy, the strike could affect Trenord regional and suburban trains from Thursday night to Friday evening.
Trenord says it will provide replacement buses on two routes serving Malpensa Airport if trains are cancelled.
The Cobas, Adl, Clap and Sial unions have also called a strike on October 30, but their action excludes transport.
- Who
- The USB union called the 24-hour general strike. Other unions have also announced separate protests.
- What
- The strike may disrupt transport, including services in Rome and regional trains in Lombardy.
- When
- Friday, October 30, 2026. In Lombardy, the strike runs from 9 p.m. on October 29 to 8:59 p.m. on October 30.
- Where
- Italy, with reported transport effects in Rome and Lombardy.
- Why
- USB says it is protesting rising prices, including fuel costs. It also cites economic conditions, wages and pensions, rearmament policies and other issues.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The strike is due to begin for Trenord services in Lombardy.
Rome transport services are due to enter the period when service is not guaranteed.
Guaranteed service is due to resume across Rome's network.
The strike is due to end for Trenord services in Lombardy.
- Strike duration
- 24 hours
- Strike date
- October 30, 2026
- Rome guaranteed service
- Until 8:30 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Lombardy strike window
- 9 p.m. October 29 to 8:59 p.m. October 30
- Malpensa replacement buses
- RE54: Milan Cadorna–Malpensa Airport; S50: Stabio–Malpensa Airport
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What people are saying
against prices that keep rising, starting with fuel prices, which are bringing the population to its knees
to demand action on the general economic condition; action on wages and pensions; a stop to rearmament policies and support for Israel and Ukraine
the mobilization stems from the lack of answers on numerous open disputes, from the absence of progress in discussions with the company