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[Albion] Italian train strike [National Strike Fri. 8th March]
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This is the big issue for me. I’ve booked a flight home from Rome via Edinburgh now.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Following is posted by an Italian on TripAdvisor which refers specifically to trains to Pisa but might also help generally……
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Difficult to say about the trains. Usually Regional trains are cancelled except specified guaranteed trains, but there appear to be no guaranteed Regional trains between Rome and Pisa, only a few trains at either end of the line running to and from Grosseto in the middle of the line.
The fast Frecce trains usually run and some Intercities run, though only guaranteed trains are guaranteed.
The following are guaranteed trains from Roma Termini to Pisa Centrale: 09.57 Intercity, 13.57 Frecciabianca but do not expect seat reservations to be honoured on these trains! They could be a mad scrum.
The last assured train the previous evening departs 20.23 as the 21.48 is via Florence and the connecting train from Florence to Pisa is after midnight so is unlikely to run.
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Just for info….
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Difficult to say about the trains. Usually Regional trains are cancelled except specified guaranteed trains, but there appear to be no guaranteed Regional trains between Rome and Pisa, only a few trains at either end of the line running to and from Grosseto in the middle of the line.
The fast Frecce trains usually run and some Intercities run, though only guaranteed trains are guaranteed.
The following are guaranteed trains from Roma Termini to Pisa Centrale: 09.57 Intercity, 13.57 Frecciabianca but do not expect seat reservations to be honoured on these trains! They could be a mad scrum.
The last assured train the previous evening departs 20.23 as the 21.48 is via Florence and the connecting train from Florence to Pisa is after midnight so is unlikely to run.
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Just for info….
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I've just done same for peace of mind for the sake of 70 quid,not worth it
I've tried to work my way through the "guaranteed train list" but not finding anything to get us to Verona on the Friday.
Beachcomber
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- Nov 22, 2010
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I am getting a Frecciarossa train from Rome to Milan on Friday just before 8am, which sounds like it will run. Can your contact advise if the Airport Transfer / Shuttle buses will be running between Milan Centrale & Bergamo Airport? If not, is the only other option a Taxi? Presumably if there are no buses running getting to any Italian Airport is going to be difficult?
He doesn’t know whether buses will be running to the airports. My plan is to give myself plenty of time when I get to Milano Centrale, so that I can get a cab if need be (accepting that it will probably cost a fortune)
Beachcomber
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- Nov 22, 2010
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For what it’s worth, Flixbus (one of the Airport Transfer bus companies) has confirmed that at this stage they will still be running their service.
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Further information - I have contacted Terravision (great name for a bus company) who run a shuttle bus service between the centre of Milan and Malpensa airport. They’ve confirmed that they will be unaffected by the public transport strikes on 8 March.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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My booking - which according to an Italian on TripAdvisor says is 'guaranteed' says 09.57 - not 09.32......think I might get to the station in time for the earlier one....somewhat confusing
warmleyseagull
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Do we know whether baggage handlers, security staff, ground handlers etc etc involved or do I book a tent for the runway?
Richy_Seagull
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The only reason i was confused is because the specific Rome pick up time is different on this link; http://www.viaggiatreno.it/vt_pax_i...odLocOrig=S09818&tipoRicerca=stazione&lang=IT
I wouldn’t worry though. The start and end destination is as listed for our train and the call time at Pisa is the same so I’m sure it’s the same train. Think we’re good.
That’s good to know! We are on the 07:40 from Rome to Naples on the Friday morning and it’s with Italo so
This link shows 10th December?
hertsseagull
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- May 15, 2011
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Hi J2 - just pinged you a private message about potential "Plan Bs" to Naples next Friday...That’s good to know! We are on the 07:40 from Rome to Naples on the Friday morning and it’s with Italo so
That’s good to know! We are on the 07:40 from Rome to Naples on the Friday morning and it’s with Italo so
chimneys
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- Jun 11, 2007
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It shows the skeleton service trains which Government insist run on strike days. I guess could change for next Friday, IF there is a strike, but not likely.
chimneys
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- Jun 11, 2007
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Dated yesterday but doesnt tell us much/any more than on the Italian Ministry strike warning page:
https://www.napolike.com/sciopero-8-marzo-2024-date-orari-fasce-garantite-e-trasporti
On top of trains it also mentions airlines!
https://www.napolike.com/sciopero-8-marzo-2024-date-orari-fasce-garantite-e-trasporti
On top of trains it also mentions airlines!
Hi there, I am on same flight from Naples. Due to get Italo train early at 6am from Rome to Naples in case there are issues ahead. Have you guys got a plan B?!
jackalbion
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Un sacco di spazio sul retro!