what if question about trains
Jun 14th, 2006, 06:51 PM
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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!
And what if there is a train strike? What alternatives are there?
Thanks!
Jun 14th, 2006, 06:56 PM
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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.
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.
Jun 14th, 2006, 10:59 PM
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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.
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.
Jun 16th, 2006, 05:45 AM
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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!
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!
Jun 16th, 2006, 05:49 AM
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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.
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.
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