05 Jun 2023 | 09:49 AM UTC
Portugal: Unionized rail staff plan industrial action nationwide from June 5-July 5
Unionized rail staff to conduct partial strike across Portugal, June 5-July 5; rail service disruptions likely. Confirm services.
Event
Unionized railway workers plan to hold a partial nationwide strike from June 5-July 5. The Railway Union of the Itinerant Commercial Review (SFRCI) will lead the industrial action in support of increased pay and working conditions. Workers will strike for two hours per day, over a sustained period. The exact strike hours are unclear and may vary during the course of the action. The rail network operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) predicts disruptions in all services.
Overcrowding is likely on available modes of public transport for the duration of the strike. Increased demand for private transport, including taxis and rental vehicles, is also possible. Traffic congestion will likely be heavier than usual as more commuters resort to using their cars rather than public transport. Residual delays are possible for some hours after the strike ends. Striking workers are likely to stage protests at transport hubs or rail-operating administrative buildings.
Advice
Consider alternative transport modes for time-sensitive travel and allow additional time for travel to destinations across Portugal, June 5-July 5. Confirm taxi and rental car reservations.
