The facts
Renfe’s published minimums are 75% of normal commuter services at peak times and 50% otherwise, 65% of medium-distance trains, 73% of high-speed/long-distance services and 26% of freight. These are required service levels, not measured cancellation totals. [1]
Cadena SER reported, citing Renfe, that 56 of 59 planned Valencia commuter trains ran by 09:00, with three C-1 services cancelled. Two high-speed/long-distance services serving Valencia were also cancelled. [2]
The strike runs from 00:01 to 23:59 local time. It was called on 16 October over safety and employment commitments, before the 28 October Urda collision. [2]
Still unconfirmed
- The full nationwide cancellation total and end-of-day service impact.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC.
The operator’s schedule and actual service reporting were checked. Cadena SER is a PRISA outlet, independent of state-owned Renfe; this report carries Europa Press attribution. This is a labour-related transport disruption, not a finding of technical failure or the cause of the separate Urda crash.
- Minimum services for the Semaf strike on 29 October
Renfe · Primary source
- Rail strike: minimum services being met in Valencia
Cadena SER / Europa Press · Reporting · 29 Oct 2026