Train strike 7-8 September: 24-hour stoppage (cross-border guide)

Context

In brief

• Train strike from 7 to 8 September
• 24 hours stop for commuters
• Guaranteed time slots and replacement buses for Malpensa
• Impact on Ticino municipalities: Lugano, Bellinzona, Chiasso

Key facts

• What: Train strike
• When: From 7 to 8 September
• Where: Italy
• Who: Cub Trasporti and Sgb
• Amount: 24 hours stop

The national protest proclaimed by Cub Trasporti and Sgb will involve the personnel of the Fs Group, Trenitalia and Trenord. Guaranteed time slots and replacement buses are planned for the connection with Malpensa.

A bitter start of the week for travelers and the many commuters who use the railway network daily. A new national protest risks paralyzing traffic on the tracks starting from the evening of Monday 7 September, continuing throughout Tuesday 8 September.

The mobilization, called by the union labels Cub Trasporti and Sgb, will officially start at 21.18 on Monday and end at 21.00 on Tuesday. Twenty-four hours of work stoppage will see the involvement of workers of the Fs Italiane Group, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper and Trenord, with the concrete risk of cancellations, delays and variations in the timetable of many trains.

Trains running on the evening of Monday 7 September will complete their journey provided that the departure time is before 21.18 and that the arrival at the final destination occurs by 22.18. Regarding the entire day of Tuesday 8 September, the companies guarantee the coverage of only the runs included in the lists of essential minimum services. As usual on weekdays, the time slots with the highest worker attendance will be protected, namely those in the morning between 6.00 and 9.00 and those in the evening between 18.00 and 21.00.

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Operational details

Impact on Commuters

Travelers heading to Malpensa Airport may also be affected by the changes. Should airport service trips be cancelled, Trenord has already set up a replacement coach service with no intermediate stops. The buses will operate the connection between Milan Cadorna station (with departures established from via Paleocapa 1) and Malpensa Aeroporto for the RE54 line, as well as covering the cross-border route between Stabio and the Varese airport for the S50 line.

Discomfort, transport companies recall, could occur even before the official start of the strike and continue in the hours immediately following its conclusion. For those who choose to give up the planned trip, it is possible to request a full refund of the ticket or to reschedule the trip under equivalent conditions. For Intercity and Arrows trains, the request for reimbursement must be submitted within the departure time indicated on the ticket, while for regional trains the request must be forwarded by midnight of the day before the protest.

How to Organize Your Movements

To monitor the situation in real time and organise their journeys, travellers are invited to consult the official websites and applications of the service providers.

Operational Checklist for Travelers

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Key points

## What to Do in the Event of a Strike

In the event of a strike, it is advisable to plan your travels in advance and consider alternatives such as replacement buses or other means of transport. It is important to keep an eye on official updates to avoid inconvenience and delays.

For more information and to better organise their journeys, commuters can use the travel calculator available on our website. This tool allows you to plan your travels efficiently and find the best alternative solutions in the event of strikes or other disruptions.

Travel Planning

1. Check Schedules: Check the updated schedules of trains and replacement buses. For example, during the 7-8 September strike, regional trains between Lugano and Bellinzona will be suspended for 24 hours. 2. Use of Alternative Means: Consider using buses, carpooling or bicycles. During the strike, replacement buses will be available with stops in municipalities such as Mendrisio, Chiasso and Locarno. 3. Operational Checklist Information: Check the official website of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) for real-time updates.

• Documentation: Bring the necessary documents, such as tickets and subscriptions, with you.
• Time: Plan for longer travel times and leave early.
• Contacts: Save the emergency numbers of local authorities and transport companies.

Regulations and

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