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Thursday, Jul 23, 2026

Nationwide Rail Strike Disrupts Travel Across Italy During Peak Holiday Season

A 24-hour strike by transport unions brought widespread disruption to Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord services as workers protested staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions at the height of the summer travel period.
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