Spain: Unionized rail workers plan to strike nationwide, Feb. 9

Unionized rail workers plan a 23-hour strike across Spain, Feb. 9. The CCOO labor union has called for the strike in order to unblock negotiations. The action will impact Renfe (the National Network of Spanish Railways) and ADIF (the state-owned railway infrastructure manager) nationwide. The level of participation in the strikes is unclear, but the actions will likely impact national, regional, and local rail operations including Madrid's Cercanias service and the Rodalies network in Catalonia.

The strike will likely cause significant disruptions to rail services across Spain. Striking workers may also demonstrate at transport hubs, such as major railway stations, or government offices during the work stoppage. Lingering rail disruptions are possible after the strike concludes, as services return to normal.