Travellers in Spain face the prospect of significant disruption early next week as a planned Spain railway strike moves closer to reality. A crucial negotiation session held on Friday, 6 February, ended without an agreement, leaving industrial action scheduled for the coming Monday.
Spain railway strike: Negotiations stall between Ministry and unions
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The looming Spain railway strike follows the failure of the third scheduled meeting between the Ministry of Transport and Mobility and the country’s major railway trade unions: SEMAF, UGT, and CCOO. Despite hopes that a resolution could be found before the weekend, the talks concluded on Friday without a breakthrough. However, government representatives emphasised their intention to keep dialogue open to avert the stoppages.
“We will always remain at the negotiation table and will continue working, together with the workers’ representatives, to reach an agreement.”Ministry of Transport and Mobility
Major operators affected by the Spain railway strike
Unlike some previous industrial disputes limited to the state operator, this Spain railway strike is set to have a broader impact on the liberalised Spanish rail market. Therefore, the industrial action is expected to affect services across Renfe, as well as the private high-speed competitors Ouigo and Iryo.
With the strike set for Monday, passengers booked on high-speed and conventional lines are advised to check with their operators for cancellations and minimum service announcements over the weekend.
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