A train conductor was stabbed by a 21-year-old passenger after a ticket dispute on a regional train near Genoa, Italy.

The incident occurred when the conductor asked the young man and his 16-year-old companion to show their tickets.

Upon refusal, the conductor asked them to disembark, leading to a violent altercation on the platform.

The conductor, Rosario Ventura, was hospitalized with serious injuries but was later discharged.

The attack has sparked outrage among railway workers, prompting unions to call for an eight-hour strike to demand better safety measures.

The Italian Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini, condemned the attack and emphasized the need for stricter security on trains.

The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about safety for railway staff, with calls for immediate action to protect workers from violence.