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Travelling by Train in Spain on Thursday? Here’s How the Renfe Strike Will Affect You

Semaf says the stoppage follows failed safety talks and will reduce services nationwide, with minimum schedules set for high-speed and commuter trains.

  • 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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Trains and the Suburban Railway will remain suspended tomorrow, due to the 24-hour strike declared by the Panhellenic Railway Federation (POS), focusing on safety issues and staff shortages. The Federation decided to mobilize in support of the Panhellenic Traction Personnel Union (PEPE), which represents train drivers, following the court decision that ruled the strike initially announced by the union illegal, following an appeal by Hellenic Tra…

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The strike of the traction staff was deemed illegal - The Panhellenic Railway Federation declared a 24-hour strike - Hellenic Train's announcement

·Marousi, Greece
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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.

·Madrid, Spain
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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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When and where exactly did the train crash in Spain happen - The problem with the LZB system - The questions raised by the audio recordings, which were made public The post What caused the train crash in Spain, 69 dead - Train drivers go on strike appeared first on in.gr.

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Approximately 6,000 Renfe staff members are expected to participate in the 24-hour strike.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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MilanoToday broke the news on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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