Published on : 13 Nov 2026
TRENDING: SPAIN’S RAIL UNIONS ARE STILL PLANNING A SECTOR-WIDE STRIKE ON TUESDAY NOV 17, AFFECTING RENFE, IRYO, OUIGO AND ADIF WORKERS, PLUS FREIGHT DRIVERS. THE TRAIN DRIVERS’ UNION HAS ALSO MOVED ITS NOV 12 STRIKE TO MONDAY NOV 23. AS OF NOV 12, UNIONS WERE REFUSING TO CALL THE NOV 17 STRIKE OFF, AND THE MINIMUM SERVICES HAVE NOT BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE REPORTS WE FOUND. HERE IS WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A TRAIN BOOKED.
The strike can still be called off or changed. We have marked what is confirmed and what is not. Check with your train operator before you travel.
| Date | What | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 14 | Demonstration in Madrid called by the Sindicato Ferroviario (SF) | Reported (El Español) |
| Mon Nov 16 | Rally outside Congress, decided by the Adif and Renfe works councils | Confirmed |
| Tue Nov 17 | Sector-wide rail strike (Adif, Renfe, Iryo, Ouigo, freight) | Still called as of Nov 12 |
| Wed Nov 18 | Adif’s works council meets to decide further action | Confirmed |
| Mon Nov 23 | Semaf (train drivers) strike, moved from Nov 12 | Reported (Demócrata, El Español) |
| Nov 19 | A separate 24-hour Adif stoppage called by the SCF union | Not confirmed. Reported by Euro Weekly News only. A Nov 12 El Español report does not mention it |
| Group | Who is involved |
|---|---|
| Adif (track and signalling manager) | The works council, made up of CCOO, UGT, CGT, Sindicato Ferroviario (SF) and Sindicato de Circulación Ferroviario (SCF) |
| Renfe | The Renfe works council |
| Iryo and Ouigo | CCOO extended its call to workers at these private operators |
| Train drivers | Semaf has called drivers at Renfe, Iryo, Ouigo, Transfesa, Continental Rail, Tracción Rail, Captrain and Medway |
How long? The sources we read do not give the strike hours. Euro Weekly News describes the Adif strike as 24 hours. Confirm the hours with your operator.
Which trains? Renfe’s long-distance, regional and commuter services (AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Euromed, Intercity, Avant, Media Distancia, Cercanías and Rodalies) can all be affected, depending on the minimum services (Demócrata).
Spain sets legal minimum services so that some trains still run during a strike. The Ministry of Transport had not published the Nov 17 figures in the reports we read. El Español says the unions CCOO, UGT and Semaf met on Nov 12 to agree them.
For context, the Nov 10 drivers’ strike removed more than 90% of Cercanías trains in Madrid (El Español). Do not assume that minimum services will keep your train running. Check your exact train.
Flights and long-distance coaches are not part of this dispute.
✓ Check your train’s status on Renfe, Iryo or Ouigo’s website or app, and again the evening before ✓ Look for the minimum-services list once it is published, and find your exact train number ✓ If your train is cancelled, choose a refund or alternative transport, and do it through the official app or website ✓ Consider a flexible or earlier train on Nov 16, if you can ✓ Plan a backup: a long-distance coach, a flight, or a rental car ✓ Do not rely on a train to catch a flight or cruise on Nov 17. Allow a buffer or travel the day before ✓ Book hotels with free cancellation if your plans are flexible ✓ Keep tickets, notices and receipts for any claim ✓ Check your travel insurance for strike cover, which can be limited once a strike is announced
| Situation | What generally applies |
|---|---|
| Train cancelled by the operator | You can request a refund or choose alternative transport (Demócrata). Check the operator’s own conditions |
| Delay compensation | Not automatic in every strike situation (Demócrata). Check the operator’s terms |
| Separate train tickets | A missed connection on a separate booking is generally your own risk |
| Rail pass or tour package | Check with the pass issuer or tour operator. UK and EU package-travel rules may apply |
| Travel insurance | Strike cover varies. Cover is often limited for a strike that was already announced |
Posted By : Vinay
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