Nationwide rail strike to halt Italian trains Monday and Tuesday

Italy's rail network is bracing for widespread disruption as a 24-hour nationwide strike is set to hit train travel on Monday and Tuesday, according to The Local Italy.

The action is expected to cause cancellations and delays across the country, though some long-distance and regional services have been guaranteed to run during protected hours.

For commuters and travellers in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the strike threatens to sever a key transport link with the rest of the country at the start of the working week.