Italy is experiencing significant disruptions due to a series of transport strikes and a recent earthquake. A 21-hour national rail strike, affecting Trenitalia and Italo, began at 9:00 p.m. on July 7 and will continue until 6:00 p.m. on July 8, impacting thousands of passengers across the country. Trenitalia has ensured a minimum level of essential services from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the strike, with potential delays or cancellations up to 120 minutes. Additionally, a four-hour nationwide air travel strike is scheduled for July 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., involving airline staff and airport ground workers, coinciding with a similar strike by Volotea pilots and cabin crew. On June 30, 2025, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area, prompting evacuations and further disrupting train services with delays reported. The Italian Civil Protection Agency reported no major structural damage, but the event led to heightened alerts. New flight routes, including thrice-weekly flights between Salerno and Barcelona starting July 3, and Uber boat services from Sorrento to Positano between July 26 and August 24, offer some travel enhancements. These developments reflect a busy travel season with ongoing adjustments.
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