Spain: Renfe 24‑hour rail strike on 29 June and 15 July 2026
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Renfe staff will hold 24‑hour national strikes on 29 June and 15 July 2026 across Spain. The walkouts are called by Sindicato Ferroviario over alleged non‑compliance with agreements reached on 23 November 2023 and complaints about outsourcing maintenance and the future of Renfe Mercancías.
This alert was originally created on 22 June 2026.
Public Impact
Train
Effective Dates
Updates
Jul 16, 2026
✅ Completed
The 24-hour Renfe strike scheduled for 15 July 2026 went ahead as planned, with minimum services in force and Renfe reporting reduced participation on the day. The earlier 29 June 2026 strike had also already taken place, so all listed strike dates have passed and the action is completed.
Jun 30, 2026
✅ Completed
The 24-hour Renfe strike on 29 June 2026 took place as planned, with minimum services in force and hundreds of train cancellations reported. Credible reporting on 29 June says the union is still maintaining the second 24-hour strike scheduled for 15 July 2026, so the first listed strike date is completed and the remaining date is still on schedule.
Organizer
- Sindicato Ferroviario (SF-Intersindical)
Affected Locations
- Spain (nationwide)
Sources
- https://www.eldiario.es/economia/sindicato-ferroviario-convoca-huelga-24-horas-renfe-29-junio-15-julio_1_13322619.html
- https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/observatorios/movilidad/20260622/nuevo-frente-renfe-sindicato-ferroviario-convoca-dias-huelga-mercancias-talleres/1003744295072_0.html
- https://www.tercerainformacion.es/articulo/actualidad/22/06/2026/el-sindicato-ferroviario-convoca-huelga-de-24-horas-en-renfe-los-dias-29-de-junio-y-15-de-julio/
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