On this day of transport strike Friday, Rome Termini station is teeming with anxious travelers. The Frecciargento (silver arrow) train No. 8556 of the Trenitalia company is scheduled to leave at 4:20 p.m. for Genoa.
But when they were about to board, dozens of passengers looked for it in vain on the departures board, including a journalist from La Stampa who recounted his misadventure in the columns of the daily newspaper on Monday.
The half-filled train
To its banned customers, the Italian public company explains that the train left at 3:30 p.m., almost an hour early. As work on the Rome-Genoa high-speed line forced its “silver arrows” to take a slower route, it was decided to depart this train earlier to meet the planned arrival time.
According to La Stampa, the train left the capital half empty, a large number of travelers having not received the warning messages sent by the company on their mobile phones, which it denies, citing only a “small number » of them.
In any case, “the statistics are saved: one less late train, one more train on time (if not early)”, quips La Stampa.
According to the carrier, its medium and long distance lines recorded average delays of almost 9 minutes in 2023, regional trains two minutes and international connections around 7 minutes.
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**Interview with Luca Romano, Train Commuter in Rome**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Luca. Thank you for joining us amid the bustling atmosphere at Rome Termini station today. We understand that there’s a transport strike affecting many travelers. How has this impacted your plans?
**Luca Romano:** Good afternoon! Yes, it’s quite chaotic here at the station. I was supposed to take the Frecciargento train No. 8556 to Genoa at 4:20 p.m., but with the strike, I’m really not sure if it will leave on time or at all.
**Editor:** That sounds frustrating! Can you describe the scene around the station right now?
**Luca Romano:** Absolutely. There’s a mix of anxiety and uncertainty among passengers. Some are looking for information about their trains, while others are trying to figure out alternative transportation options. The usual flow of travelers is disrupted, and it’s really packed here.
**Editor:** Have you been able to receive any updates from Trenitalia regarding the status of your train?
**Luca Romano:** Not much. There’s some information up on the departure boards, but it’s not very clear, and I’ve overheard several announcements about delays. I’m just hoping they’ll provide more clarity soon.
**Editor:** Given the circumstances, what’s your plan moving forward if your train gets canceled?
**Luca Romano:** If that happens, I might have to look for a bus or even consider sharing a ride with someone else. I really need to get to Genoa, so I’ll keep my options open.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Luca. We hope your journey improves soon!
**Luca Romano:** Thank you! I appreciate it. Let’s hope for the best!
