Spain: Nationwide rail strike September 29

Event

Unions representing workers from Renfe and Adif, which are responsible for train services and railway infrastructure across Spain, have announced a nationwide strike set to take place on Friday, September 29, to protest job cuts and the privatization of public transportation. Delays and cancelations affecting both freight and passenger trains are to be expected throughout the day.

Context

Rail travel is expected to be particularly busy September 29-30, as Catalonians living across the country return to the region to vote in the upcoming independence referendum, set for Sunday, October 1.

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their trains and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.