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Milan-Cortina Olympics Organizers Navigate Transport Strike Concerns

Construction work takes place at the Cortina Sliding Center, venue for the bob, luge and skeleton disciplines, at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Jan. 16

A recent transport strike in Milan during an official test event for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics has underscored the importance of negotiations with trade unions to prevent similar disruptions during the Winter Games next year. Workers for Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) went on strike, causing Milan’s metro, bus, and tram services to come to a standstill. Emergency measures had to be implemented to transport schoolchildren to the short-track speedskating event venue in Assago, which will also host the sport during the Olympics.

Public transport will play a crucial role in connecting the six different venue clusters spread across northern Italy for the Milan-Cortina Games. Organizers are emphasizing the need for a reliable transport system to ensure the smooth operation of the games.

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