# #SpainTravel in the news 16 October 2026 at 19:56 > Renfe and Ouigo drivers announce October strikes · Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail suspended · Ouigo train drivers announce six days of strikes [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. [Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail suspended]() *12 October 2026 at 18:01* - Train services are halted after 283 passengers were evacuated from a burning AVE train near Ricla, causing major travel disruption. [Ouigo train drivers announce six days of strikes]() *8 October 2026 at 14:07* - SEMAF union confirms 24-hour and partial stoppages across Spain from October to December due to disputes over the collective agreement.