A climate of tension permeates the Italian railways due to a recent violent episode involving a train conductor. The unions of the sector have called an eight-hour strike, which will take place from 9:00 to 17:00, to demand greater safety measures following the stabbing that occurred on board the regional train Genova-Busalla. The protest involves the staff of Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, Fs Security, Italo Ntv, Trenord and others.
The victim of the attack, a 44-year-old train conductor, was stabbed twice by a 21-year-old while he was doing his job. The incident occurred near the Rivarolo station, during a routine request to check passengers' tickets.
According to law enforcement, the train conductor asked the two young passengers to get off the train after an argument. At that point, the attacker pulled out a knife and seriously injured him. After the attack, the train was stopped to allow emergency services to intervene. Medical personnel stabilized the victim on the spot and rushed him to the Villa Scassi hospital in Genoa, where he is in non-critical condition.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini expressed solidarity with the striking workers, stressing the importance of ensuring safety on public transport. He also drew attention to the need to address the issue of illegal immigration as part of the fight against crime. However, the Strike Guarantee Commission called on the unions to reduce the duration of the protest to a symbolic dimension. The union representatives rejected this request, reiterating that mobilization is necessary to address violent episodes such as the one that occurred. The current situation highlights not only the risks associated with working in the railway sector but also the growing need for dialogue between institutions and workers' representatives to ensure a safer environment for all travellers. The hope is that this tragic experience will lead to significant changes in safety policies in Italian public transport.
November 8th promises to be a difficult Friday for local public transport, as a national strike has been called that could interrupt bus and metro service for the entire day, with no guaranteed time slots for users.
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