Any train strikes expected in Italy in October? I am here and checking arou

No strikes that I've heard of. If there is one you'll still be able to get trains to and from cities. They don't shut down entirely. Donna

Pretty sure that the URL for the union's website posting a schedule of each scheduled strike and the effected systems was posted on this board several times in that past 6 months. Probably a better starting point than word of mouth. Have a great trip

Monique, strikes are well advertised in the Italian media, so your hotel will be able to tell you if there are any coming up. They usually are 9-to-5 strikes, with a few major trains continuing to run, but those trains can get very crowded.

Posted at http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp is a strike for Friday, Oct 21, 09:00-17:00.

I can't say GRAZIE! enough to all! We will take train from Venice on the 22nd instead. We hope to get to Rome:)