Overview
- The Adif works council, representing CCOO, UGT, CGT, Sindicato Ferroviario and SCF, agreed on Tuesday to call a strike for 17 November and to hold a protest at the Congreso de los Diputados on 16 November.
- The proposal has been sent to Renfe's works council for parallel action but unions and Semaf say Renfe's participation has not yet been confirmed.
- Unions cite concrete grievances driving the mobilizations, including poor network reliability, lack of clear weather and emergency protocols, insufficient staff, delayed driver promotions, driving‑time breaches and need for post‑incident psychological care.
- Preexisting Semaf moves for a full stoppage on 10 November and a partial strike on 12 November remain on the calendar, and the Adif committee will meet again on 18 November to review developments and decide further steps.
- Recent short stoppages have already reduced demand on some services — Rodalies saw about a 30% fall during a recent action — raising the prospect of travel disruption and increased political pressure if unions and operators fail to reach agreement.