The Spanish Union of Train Engineers and Assistants (SEMAF) has announced two new strike days at the Renfe Group for November 10 and 12. According to the statement released by its Executive Committee on October 29, a full strike is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, while partial strikes will take place throughout the day on Thursday, November 12. The union explains that it chose these dates because they are the first on which it can call strikes again within the legal timeframes.
The new calls for action continue the mobilization of train crews that began on October 29. SEMAF places rail safety at the center of its demands and calls for the implementation of structural measures it considers urgent. In its statement, the union links the continuation of the protests to the need to hold accountable and demand action from those responsible for ensuring rail safety.
Service disruptions and a total strike at Renfe
For passengers, the main difference between the two dates lies in the duration of the strike: a total strike is announced for the 10th, and service disruptions during specific time slots for the 12th. However, the statement does not yet specify the times of the partial strikes nor does it include a list of affected trains. A call for a total strike does not, in and of itself, mean that all trains will be canceled. Nor have the minimum services been detailed yet, so it is not possible to predict how many trains will continue to run or which connections will be disrupted.
The announcement refers to the Renfe Group and does not extend these two days of action to other rail operators. Those planning to travel on November 10 or 12 should stay tuned for specific information regarding schedules, minimum services, and possible changes to their train. For now, SEMAF’s announcement confirms the dates and details of the strike but does not specify conditions for ticket changes or refunds, nor does it provide a specific schedule of disruptions for commuter, medium-distance, or high-speed trains.