# #RenfeStrike in the news 29 October 2026 at 12:12 > Madrid rail strike suspends three Cercanías lines · Renfe train drivers to strike this Thursday · Renfe and Ouigo drivers announce October strikes [Madrid rail strike suspends three Cercanías lines]() *29 October 2026 at 12:12* - Commuters face major disruption as Semaf union walkouts halt C-1, C-3 and C-4 services while Metro de Madrid increases train frequency. [Renfe train drivers to strike this Thursday]() *26 October 2026 at 16:58* - The Semaf union calls for industrial action over safety concerns, leading the Ministry of Transport to mandate minimum service levels. [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.