Rail chaos warning for Spain: Workers announce November 17 strike
Passengers travelling by train in Spain face the prospect of widespread disruption in November, with railway unions extending their planned […]
Spain's railway system faces significant disruption on November 17 due to a series of planned strikes by railway workers. The original 24-hour strike, agreed by Adif's General Works Council, has now expanded to include Renfe, private operators Iryo and Ouigo, as well as a separate 24-hour stoppage at Adif for the following day. Railway unions are demanding urgent improvements in safety procedures, staffing, and communication across Spain's rail network.
The strikes follow a tragic collision on October 28 near Urda, which killed 69 people, reigniting concerns about railway safety and incident handling. The unions also aim to restore closer coordination between infrastructure management and train operations. The strikes are not the only actions planned by railway workers, with demonstrations and other stoppages also scheduled.
Despite the planned strikes, precise details on the extent of participation and service disruptions remain unclear, with some minimum-service arrangements yet to be announced. Passengers planning travel around the strike dates are advised to check updates from their train operator.
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