Affected dates: 16th March-18th May, 2026
Trentino Region: Strike
- On Friday, 8 May 2026, a strike by Trentino Trasporti staff will affect train services from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Trentino Trasporti services on the Trento – Bassano del Grappa line may be partially or fully cancelled or subject to timetable changes.
- Disruptions may also occur before the strike begins and after it ends.
Taranto – Brindisi line
- From 16 March to 15 May 2026, infrastructure upgrades and routine maintenance will suspend train traffic between Taranto and Brindisi.
- Regional trains will be cancelled and replaced with buses.
- InterCity trains 564 and 566, and the Reggio Calabria – Lecce route, will be diverted via Taranto – Bari – Lecce with changes to timetable and stops.
- InterCity night trains 758, 765 and 35567 on the Lecce – Milan Centrale route will run via Fasano – Ostuni – Brindisi, with timetable and stop changes. Train 765 will also be affected on the night of 15–16 March, and the Bari Centrale – Francavilla Fontana section will be replaced by buses.
- InterCity trains 612 and 605 on the Lecce – Milan Centrale route will run via Fasano – Ostuni – Brindisi, with timetable and stop changes. The Brindisi – Bari Centrale section will be replaced by buses.
- Check before you travel: Replacement bus services may be in place on some routes. Please check at the station for the latest updates, as bus timetables may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- Plan ahead: Kindly allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes or modes of transport. Alternatively, passengers travelling in the Calabria region can reschedule their journey under similar transport conditions, subject to availability.
- Stay updated: For the latest updates, please visit Trenitalia’s web pages for the Taranto–Brindisi disruption and the official strike information page here.
Please first check at the station to see if a replacement bus is running for your journey. If no alternative service is available and your train is cancelled, please complete the relevant online form with Trenitalia to request a refund.
- Regional, Frecce and IC Trains: Please submit this online form in order to claim a refund.
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Trenord: Please submit this form no later than 48 hours after departure.
Refundable tickets can be cancelled, subject to normal fare conditions, through the Your Bookings page.
Are there alternative transportation options available?
Replacement bus services may operate on affected routes. Please check at the station or with staff for the latest information.
How can I see if my train is affected?
You can search for your train on this page of the Trenitalia website by entering your train number or departure station. Any cancelled or disrupted services will be indicated in the results. We recommend that you check back regularly before you travel.
Please be aware that if your train is still running, it might be busier than usual because of the reduced service.
Where can I find more information?
To view detailed service updates, please visit Trenitalia’s webpages for the Taranto–Brindisi disruption and the official strike information page here.
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