Transport Strikes in Italy in July 2025: Full Calendar by City and National Level
by Adriana ruiz
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.
National Transport Strikes – July 2025
July 8 – National Rail and Public Transport Strike
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).
July 10 – Major National Air Transport Strike
Widespread disruption in air traffic expected:
• EasyJet staff nationwide (organized by USB).
• Assohandlers staff across Italy (organized by FLAI).
July 26 – Another Nationwide Air Sector Strike
• 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).
Local Airport Strikes – July 10–11
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.
Local Public Transport Strikes by City
July 5
• 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.
July 8
• 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).
• 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).
• Pisa: Autolinee Toscane (5:30 PM–8:30 PM).
July 18
• 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).
July 20–21
• 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).
How to Stay Informed
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.
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