Travelling by Train in Spain on Thursday? Here’s How the Renfe Strike Will Affect You
The union says safety promises after earlier fatal crashes remain unmet as Renfe and Ouigo face nationwide disruption and minimum services.
- On Thursday October 29th, Spain's Train Drivers' Union will hold a 24-hour nationwide strike, protesting Renfe's non-compliance with safety measures agreed with the Transport Ministry earlier this year.
- Renfe reiterated on Monday that the "alleged demands exceed the company's scope of authority," claiming the requests were not included in the collective bargaining agreement reached in July.
- Minimum services set for Thursday include 73% of high-speed AVE trains and Cercanías commuter levels of 75% during peak hours and 50% during off-peak times.
- Passengers should verify journeys via Renfe's official website or app before leaving home, as the operator must offer free rebooking or full refunds for officially cancelled trains.
- Ouigo staff have also called 24-hour strikes for Friday October 30th and Monday November 2nd, with further partial stoppages scheduled for November and December, potentially affecting long weekends.
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Despite the accident that occurred this Wednesday in Urda (Toledo), the union has kept the call for the strike unchanged because they precisely claim part of what unfortunately has happened.
The Spanish Railway Machine Union (Semaf) announced a 24-hour strike on 29 October, as reported by Spanish television channel Antena 3.
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Approximately 6,000 Renfe staff members are expected to participate in the 24-hour strike.
Train drivers at the Spanish state railway company went on a pre-announced 24-hour strike on Thursday, citing a deadlock in the implementation of agreements aimed at improving railway safety.
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