Another “Black Friday” is on the horizon for those traveling in Milan. On Friday, March 27, 2026, labor unions have called for a national transportation strike, which will affect ATM services: subways, buses, and trams may be suspended for 24 hours, causing potential disruptions in the city just before the weekend.
Here’s what you need to know to plan ahead: schedules, reasons, and guaranteed service windows to avoid being stranded. Guaranteed service windows ensure that public transit runs during peak hours, while outside these times, service may be reduced or suspended.
The strike has been called for reasons related to national labor disputes in the transportation sector and demands for greater protections for workers, but it will inevitably impact daily mobility. Those who need to travel are therefore advised to plan alternative routes, check updated schedules, and, if possible, organize their trips within the guaranteed service windows.
Schedules and guaranteed service times for Friday, March 27
The strike will last 24 hours. Here are the transportation details for Friday:
At-risk schedules: The protest will be in full swing from 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM until the end of night service.
Guaranteed service: Service will run as usual from the start of the shift until 8:45 a.m. and, in the afternoon, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The March 27 strike affects transportation in Milan for reasons related to the management of local public transit (TPL). Unions are challenging the policies of liberalization and privatization of services managed by the ATM Group, pointing the finger at competitive bidding and financialization. The goal of the protest is to reinternalize services, returning the management of city transit to public hands and protecting workers and service quality.
Note regarding trains: at this time, the strike primarily affects the ATM urban network (metro, buses, and trams). For the Trenord regional rail service, we recommend checking the official website for any updates or participation by rail staff.
How to stay updated: To follow the status of the lines and any metro station closures in real time, you can check the official ATM Milano app or the X (formerly Twitter) profile @atm_informa, which provides minute-by-minute updates.