cliquot1

I just got a frantic call from my daughter who is staying in Manarolla in Cinque Terre. They have train reservations tomorrow evening to Milan for their flight back to the states on Monday morning. I understand that the train strikes are somewhat common, but they feel very secluded in the town they are in and aren't sure what options they have. Any thoughts out there? Thanks for you help!

J62

Is there actually a train strike called or they worrying about worrying?

kybourbon

Certain trains are strike proof. You can locate them on Trenitalia. Here are the trains guaranteed to run for that area. Sorry if the link is long.

http://www.trenitalia.com/it/1f5be2a...fe0aRCRD.shtml

cliquot1

She didn't mention her source, but heard from someone that the trains were on strike and wondered if she should rent a car....the oldest in the group is 24. What's a mother to do?

cliquot1

and thanks, kybourbon, for the link. Wonder if they should just go to the train station first thing in the morning and see what they say? You aren't from KY are you? I happen to be a alumni of UK.

kybourbon

Yes - Lexington area.

charnees

Also, ask the proprietor of where they are staying about it. Italians are usually pretty well informed about strikes.

Dukey

"On..On U of K" even though they didn't get very far this year...sigh!

kybourbon

Sad days in the Bluegrass. Mr. Wildcat, Bill Keightley, died last night after a fall getting off the bus for opening day at Cincinnati Reds. Age 81 and just completed his 48th year with KY bball with no plans to retire. He lived down the road from me. Anyone that knows KY bball, knows Bill Keightley. Memorial service at Rupp Arena.
http://www.kentucky.com/254/story/362648.html

cliquot1

I've been out of town, so sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, it was sad news. My daughter is a student at UK...LOVE Lexington AND UK!! We live in Cincinnati area, so we get down there pretty often.

Regarding the train strike, they ended up going to the train station at 10AM instead of 630PM for their reserved train. They had difficulties with language barriers and weren't sure if they were going to get out of CT at all. The people at the train station were trying to help, though, and finally found a train for them to take to continue their connections on to Milan. They were told that train strikes are pretty common and usually only last a day. The locals seemed to know it was going to happen in advance, which is how my daughter knew to go to the train station early. But what a way to spend your last day in Italy! At least they made it back, safe and sound.

kybourbon

Yes, the strikes are scheduled in advance (usually at least a month)so everyone knows when they are. Most are scheduled for less than 24 hours.

Tiggy22

here's a link for info on thrain strikes:

http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp