The Minister of Transport and Mobility, Óscar Puente, met for the third consecutive day with the Spanish Union of Railway Engineers (SEMAF) and members of UGT and CCOO in an attempt to avert the planned strike. However, the dialogue concluded without the parties reaching an agreement.
The railway traffic stoppage is scheduled to affect the entire service of operators Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo between February 9 and 11. Freight transport will also be impacted, including private companies such as Transervi, Redalsa, Medway, and Captrain.
“"We will always remain at the negotiating table and continue working, together with the workers' representatives, to reach an agreement."
The unions stated that the progress offered by the Government has not been sufficient to call off the demonstrations. They demand greater safety guarantees and have requested criminal liability for those responsible for ensuring network safety, citing the tragic accidents in Adamuz (Córdoba) and Gelida (Barcelona).
The third meeting was attended by high-ranking officials from the railway manager, Adif, and Renfe. Both the president of Adif, Pedro Marco, and his counterpart at Renfe, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, were present, seeking common ground with the workers' representatives.
