Unionized bus workers are planning to stage three 24-hour strikes on Feb. 13 and 16, likely causing significant disruptions to bus services across the Greater London area. Expect crowding on operating bus lines and increased demand for alternative modes of transport, including taxi and Tube services. Services were only available on about 30 percent of bus lines in Greater London during a previous strike on Feb 5th.

The French domestic terror threat level has been raised to the highest level, Alerte Attentat/Attack Warning for the southern region, including the Riviera. The same alert level was raised for the Ile de France region, including Paris, four weeks ago and remains in place.

Unionized railway personnel will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike beginning at 9p on Feb. 7th. The industrial action will affect passenger rail services on the networks of Trenitalia, Trenord, and high-speed rail company NTV. Expect altered schedules, delays, and cancellations on Italian passenger lines. Unless averted, the strike is likely to cause significant rail disruptions across the country; however, a complete suspension of service is unlikely, as Italian law requires transportation companies to maintain a minimum level of service during strikes.