Planned public transport strikes in Europe during the holiday period
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Italy: public transport strikes
- National public transport strike (10 January 2024)
FAISA-CONFAIL is organising a four-hour strike which could affect buses, trams, regional trains, water buses, ferries and metro lines in cities across the country. The good news is that intercity trains and taxis will not be affected. - Florence: Specific local issues
Travellers in Florence should be vigilant on January 12th due to a strike by staff of the railway operator RFI, which is likely to cause delays and cancellations of trains. In addition, tram drivers at Gest are planning a 24-hour strike on January 25th, which could disrupt tram lines.
France: Rail strikes over privatisation
- Current and Future Strikes
French railway unions are continuing to protest against the privatisation of regional lines. This could affect high-speed TGV routes, international connections, and regional TER services. SNCF is promising to update the timetable 48 hours before each strike, but passengers should check the status on the day of travel as last-minute changes are frequent. Expect disruption during the Christmas holidays too.
United Kingdom: Railway strikes over pay dispute
- Avanti West Coast (31st December and 2nd January)
Rail services on the West Coast Main Line will be disrupted due to RMT union strike action. Further disruption is expected every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May 2025. Passengers should consider alternative routes or adjust their plans. - Edinburgh Airport open
The strike by fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport has been called off after a pay deal was reached, so flights in Scotland will run as normal.
Spain: National bus strike
- Extended strikes
The CGT strike, which began in November 2023, is continuing. Local and intercity bus services are affected, particularly in regions such as Murcia and Andalusia. Passengers should monitor announcements from local operators for route status.
