As is invariably the case with strikes and protests, there was a slight difference in the figures presented by the two sides, the rail network operator RENFE and the CGT union, as to the level of participation in Friday’s industrial action.
18 AVE trains cancelled in Andalucia
After several days of partial strikes byRenfe and Adif workers, today, Thursday, is a 24-hour stoppage with 18 AVE trains cancelled in Andalucia.
RENFE cancels 267 trains
RENFE, the rail network operator, has cancelled 267 high-speed, long and middle distance trains for Friday as a result of the strike called by unions in protest at the liberalisation of the sector, so if you are travelling on Friday, check that your train is actually scheduled to run.
Rail strike on Friday, minimum service levels agreed
The Ministry of Public Works has set the minimum service levels to be applicable during the strike by railway workers (Renfe, Adif, Feve) on Friday August 3rd.
Rail strike planned for August 3rd
The unions have convened a 24 hour rail strike (Renfe, Feve, Adif) for Friday August 3rd in protest at government plans to liberalise the rail sector by creating four separate management corporations for passengers, freight, maintenance and rolling stock.
Rail system back to normal
The Spanish rail network is virtually back to normal after Wednesday’s strike called by the CGT Union with just a few overnight sleeper trains being delayed by a couple of hours.
Rail strike today
Around 54 middle-distance, AVE high-speed and Avant trains have been cancelled today in Andalucia as a result of a one day strike called by the Union CGT. Many local train services will also be affected.
RENFE strike averted
The proposed 24 hour stoppage by RENFE rail workers on December 29th has been called off. The Comité General de Empresa (CGE) and RENFE, the rail network operator, have tentatively agreed to a one year extension to the current Collective Agreement. The CGE, which is composed of 13 members belonging to the CCOO union, Semaf, UGT, CGT, and Union Railroad, …
Rail strike called for December 29th
RENFE workers have called a strike for Monday December 29th in support of their request for an extension of their existing collective bargaining agreement with the rail operator. The current agreement runs out at the end of the year. All of the unions, with the exception of SEMAF (drivers) agreed to the strike call.