what if question about trains
 

So I still haven't received my password to book a train so I was wondering how difficult it is to get 2 train tickets going from Rome to Buonconvento?

And what if there is a train strike? What alternatives are there?

Thanks!

You don't need to book train tickets in advance. Buy them when you get to Italy.

I've traveled to Italy more times than I can count and have never experienced a train strike. I wouldn't worry about it. If there is a train strike, there is a bus strike, and usually an airport strike as well.

Rent a car if you can.

There is a free chapter about trains in Italy that you can download from:
http://www.italyfromtheinside.com/ebook

In short, I wouldn't worry about booking in advance your ticket. Just show up at the station in time.

thanks for the reassurances....with our upcoming wedding next week, i've been a little stressed about the transportation in italy.....

This is the site I check continuously just before departing for a trip:

http://www.seekitaly.com/news/from_roma.html#strikes

Keep in mind that a scheduled strike may very well be cancelled at the last minute. But you should always have a Plan B when traveling in Italy if you're taking public transportation. Best of luck to you!

from seekitaly

June 16th 2006: 8 hours regional strike (0900-1700) of FS (Ferrovie dello Stato – State Railroads) ticket offices personnel in Emilia Romagna region (chief town Bologna).

June 17th 2006: 24 hours air strike (0000-2400) of Alitalia flight assistants.

June 20th ~ 21st 2006: 24 hours nationwide strike of railroaders and maritime personnel belonging to FS (Ferrovie dello Stato – State Railroads), from 2100 (Jun. 20 ) till 2100 (Jun. 21 ).

June 29th 2006: 8 hours local air strike (1000-1800) of Florence airport personnel.

June 30th 2006: 8 hours local air strike (1000-1800) of Naples Capodichino airport personnel.

I would not worry, simply go to the train station and purchase point-to-point.

thanks everyone! hey suze, we even booked la calcina in venice!!

ttt

garyt- wow that's great (reservationsn at Pensione La Calcina)! i really do love that hotel, hope you will too. i was first sent there by friends who live in europe about 10 years ago. it has since gotten more and more popular (deservedly so).