On 18 and 19 October, ScotRail workers will go on a 24-hour strike. The strikes are to demand increased pay, greater flexibility of holidays, and no compulsory redundancies. The strike will affect railway travel as well as specific stations like Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley.
On 16 October in Vienna, demonstrations will be held by pro-life and pro-choice organizations. Pro-life organizations will gather in Karlspatz at 13:30 while pro-choice organizations will have counter-demonstrations at Ressel Park and Babenbergerstraße at 11:00. Possibility for clashes between the two groups is expected.
From 10-11 October, a 24-hour strike has been planned nationwide for all public transportation services in Italy. The event will take place to demand improved working conditions and contract extensions.
On 8 October, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Comboios de Portugal and Infraestruturas de Portugal railway companies. Workers are demanding salary increases, the recruitment of more employees, and possibilities for professional progression. Similar strikes in the past have limited train operations throughout the country.
On 7 October, Chiba, Japan experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake at 22:41 local time. While no significant infrastructure damage has been reported yet, there are railway delays between Chiba and Tokyo.
On 11 October, several labor unions have organized a nationwide work stoppage and protest for better working conditions and new contracts. The strike will affect local transit, airlines, schools, universities, and government offices. At 10:00 local time, a similar demonstration will take place in Piazza Mancini in Naples.
The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) has called upon other major trade unions to form nationwide strikes across France on 5 October. These demonstrations are for better salaries and working conditions. Business and public transportation including train, metro, tram, and bus services will be disrupted with anticipated residual traffic disruptions.
Local authorities across Thailand issued major flood warnings on 29 September. Heavy rains, severe flooding, and strong winds are expected to hit the country, particularly Bangkok, on 5 October, potentially disrupting transportation and infrastructure. Extra precautions are demanded to avoid potential disasters in the provinces of Lopburi, Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi.
On 3 and 10 October, strikes will be held by train managers with East Midlands Railway demanding new contracts and pay. Services in East Midlands will be affected as well as intercity services in London/Sheffield, Norwich-Liverpool, and Derby/Matlock. Strikes have the possibility to continue from 17 October-21 November.
From 1-3 October, pro-independence activists intend to rally at multiple locations in Barcelona and other urban centers under the banner ‘Let us fight and win independence.’ The demonstrations are likely to be well attended and disrupt travel in their vicinities.
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