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Service Disruptions

  • Train Strike Information and Other Service Disruptions

    Last updated: 27th March, 2026

  • Spain: Madrid-Malaga Line Closure

    Affected dates: 19th March- 26th April, 2026

    The Madrid-Malaga rail line will not reopen until at least the last week of April 2026.

    • Check before you travel: We recommend checking your travel company’s official website for the latest information before your journey.
    • Plan ahead: Kindly allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes or modes of transport.

    If you are travelling with Iryo, they will contact you by email with instructions on how to claim your refund. 

    For any other travel company, please contact them directly.

    Which services are affected by the disruption?
    Due to the disruption, many regional and intercity trains will be cancelled. 

    What should you do if you experience a delay?
    If you experience a delay, please talk to the staff on the train or at the station. They have the latest information and can tell you what to do. 

    Where can I find more information? 
    For more information about the disruption, please contact your travel company’s customer service or visit their official website.

  • Westbahn: Engineering Works

    Affected dates: 22nd February-03rd May, 2026

    Due to engineering works on our line to Bregenz/Lindau, timetable changes will apply from Sunday, 22 February 2026, to Sunday, 03 May 2026, on the section between Rankweil and Götzis:

    • Train 970 will depart from Feldkirch 10–15 minutes later.
    • Train 976 will depart from Feldkirch 10–15 minutes later.
    • Train 979 will depart between Lindau and Rankweil up to 10 minutes earlier.
    • Check before you travel: We advise you to check the Westbahn timetable on this page before your journey. 
    • Plan ahead: Kindly allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes or modes of transport.
    • Stay updated: For more updates, please check the Westbahn website here or their Twitter and Facebook pages.

    If your train is cancelled because of the disruption and you haven’t travelled yet, you can use your ticket another time (within 12 months of purchase). Alternatively, you can cancel the ticket on the Your Bookings page and get a full refund.

    If your train is still running and you choose to cancel, your refund will be subject to the normal fare conditions.

    Where can I find more information? 
    For more information, please visit the Westbahn website here.

  • Trenitalia: Engineering Works

    Affected dates: 16th March to 18th May, 2026

    Florence – Rome line

    • On Sunday, 15 March and Sunday, 22 March 2026, scheduled maintenance works will affect train services.

    • Frecciarossa services may be partially or fully cancelled, depart earlier than scheduled, or have slightly longer journey times.

    • InterCity trains 540, 592 and 550 may depart earlier than scheduled, and Train 540 will not stop at Roma Tiburtina on these dates.

    • Regional services between Fiumicino Airport and Orte, Ancona and Rome, and Perugia and Rome may be cancelled or subject to timetable changes. Bus replacement services are planned where required.

    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.

    Ancona – Pescara line
    From 27 to 30 March 2026, some trains running between Ancona and Pescara will be affected between Civitanova Marche and Porto San Giorgio. Services may experience timetable changes, route changes, or cancellations.

    Ancona – Rome line
    From 20 to 23 March 2026, 24 to 27 April 2026, and 15 to 18 May 2026, engineering works between Falconara Marittima and Castelplanio will impact InterCity trains 533, 534, 540, and 541 on the Rome Termini – Ancona route. These trains will run on a modified route, and replacement bus services will be provided for part of the journey.

    Naples Central Station
    From 30 March to 16 April 2026, planned maintenance works at Naples Central Station will affect train services. Timetables, stops, and some services may be subject to changes or partial cancellations.

    • Check before you travel: Replacement bus services may operate, so please check at the station for the latest information. Bus schedules may vary depending on traffic conditions.
    • Plan ahead: Kindly allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes or modes of transport.
    • Stay updated: For the latest updates, please visit Trenitalia’s web pages for the Florence–Rome disruption and Taranto–Brindisi disruption.

    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.
    • 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 Florence–Rome disruption and Taranto–Brindisi disruption.

  • WHEN RAIL GOES OFF THE RAILS…

    Disruptions happen, but they don’t need to stop your plans. If you still want to travel, but your train is cancelled, why not take the bus instead (or vice versa)?

    If there is an alternate mode of transport available for your route, it will show in the search results tabs on our website.

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