# Renfe and Ouigo drivers announce October strikes

16 October 2026 at 19:56

> The Semaf union calls a 24-hour strike at Renfe for 29 October, with further industrial action planned by Ouigo drivers in early November.

The **Semaf** railway union has announced a 24-hour strike for 29 October, affecting all companies within the **Renfe Group**. The industrial action, scheduled from 00:01 to 23:59, involves all driving personnel following an unsuccessful Conflict Commission process.

Union leaders claim administrative blocking of signed agreements concerning railway safety, meteorological emergency protocols, and the hiring of new drivers. Issues regarding rolling stock reliability and collision response protocols also remain unresolved.

Further disruption is expected as French operator **Ouigo** schedules 24-hour strikes for 30 October and 2 November, with partial service cuts to follow. The mobilization follows a meeting between the **Ministry of Transport**, **Adif**, the AESF, and Renfe officials.


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