Campania Alert: RFI cleaning and maintenance contractors on strike
Campania is bracing for a new strike that could impact some services related to the railway sector, albeit specifically concerning personnel engaged in external contracts. September 26, 2026, has been proclaimed as a day of work stoppage for personnel of Consorzio Stabile BacNet & Facility, who are involved in cleaning, upkeep, plant, and station services for RFI in Campania. The OSR COBAS Lavoro Privato union has called for this action.
The industrial action will manifest as a work stoppage for the first 4 hours of each working shift. This means that, depending on shift scheduling, disruptions could begin as early as the morning and extend for a significant portion of the working day for many employees.
What does this mean for Campania travellers?
It's crucial to clarify the scope of this strike. This is not an action directly involving train drivers or operational staff of Trenitalia or other major railway companies. Therefore, the impact will not translate into widespread cancellations of long-distance or regional trains, as seen in national strikes. However, the nature of the contracted services – related to cleaning, upkeep, and the functioning of plants and stations – could lead to indirect consequences. Consider, for example, stations with fewer staff, uncleaned restrooms, or potential delays in managing certain plant issues which, in extreme cases, could affect the efficiency of local rail traffic or the overall travel experience within stations.
The relevance is therefore primarily regional and linked to a specific segment of the vast railway ecosystem. Those who use trains daily in Campania, especially for commuting that relies on station infrastructure efficiency, should still pay attention.
Rights and Useful Advice for the Day
As with any strike in the transport sector, passengers have rights. If your ticket concerned a service directly or indirectly compromised by the mobilization (which will need to be verified case by case by consulting official communications from RFI and the railway companies), you will be entitled to a refund or rescheduling of your journey, based on the conditions set by individual operators and current regulations. It is always advisable to consult the specific fare policies of your ticket and contact the customer service of the company you were travelling with.
The main advice, as always when a day with potential labour unrest approaches, is to get informed in advance. Check official announcements on the transport companies' websites and on the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport portal (scioperi.mit.gov.it), where all information regarding strikes is published.
For those travelling in Campania on September 26, 2026, we suggest:
- Starting journeys earlier if possible, avoiding the early morning hours.
- Checking for specific communications from RFI or regional railway companies.
- Considering alternative transport for short routes, if disruptions prove more significant than expected.
Even if the direct impact may not be that of a major national strike, preparation and information remain the best tools to face the day with peace of mind.
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