Spain: national train drivers’ strike on Feb 9–11, 2026
Last Updated:
SEMAF, the train drivers’ union, has called a three‑day sector‑wide rail strike for February 9–11 to demand safety improvements after recent fatal accidents.
This alert was originally created on 22 January 2026.
Public Impact
Train
Effective Dates
Updates
Feb 10, 2026
SEMAF, CCOO and UGT canceled the national rail strike from February 10–11, 2026 after reaching an agreement with the Ministry of Transport, but three smaller unions — SFF‑CGT, Sindicato Ferroviario and ALFERRO — are maintaining 24‑hour stoppages on February 10 and 11, so service disruptions continue at Renfe, Adif and private operators.
Feb 4, 2026
The civil service union CSIF announced support for the 24-hour rail strikes on February 9, 10 and 11 across Renfe and Adif, adding to calls already registered by SEMAF, CCOO, UGT, USO and Sindicato Ferroviario. The Transport Minister scheduled talks for February 4, but no cancellation has been announced.
Feb 2, 2026
Beyond SEMAF’s train drivers, USO, CCOO, UGT and Sindicato Ferroviario have filed strike calls at Renfe and Adif, and on‑board service provider Serveo will also strike. SEMAF confirms the action covers Renfe (all services), Iryo, Ouigo and major freight operators.
Jan 30, 2026
Beyond SEMAF’s train drivers, additional unions — CCOO, UGT, USO and Sindicato Ferroviario — have filed strike calls in Renfe and Adif for the same dates. CCOO also indicates participation from staff at private operators Iryo and Ouigo and from Serveo on‑board services. Dates remain February 9–11.
Jan 29, 2026
CCOO has called strikes in Renfe and Adif for February 9–11, aligning with the three-day national rail stoppage initially called by SEMAF after the Adamuz and Gelida accidents. Reporting also notes backing from Sindicato Ferroviario and CGT, broadening participation beyond train drivers.
Jan 25, 2026
CGT’s rail federation (SFF‑CGT) has joined SEMAF’s national rail strike for Feb 9–11, broadening the call beyond train drivers; dates remain unchanged.
Affected Locations
- Spain (national)
Sources
- https://elpais.com/espana/2026-01-21/el-sindicato-de-maquinistas-semaf-llama-a-la-huelga-en-el-ferrocarril-por-la-muerte-de-tres-profesionales-en-accidentes.html
- https://forbes.es/economia/860254/semaf-anuncia-la-convocatoria-de-una-huelga-general-en-todo-el-sector-tras-los-accidentes-en-adamuz-y-gelida
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/spain-train-drivers-three-day-strike-railway-crashes