Rodalies restores 80% of service as minor unions continue train strike

Major unions reached an agreement with the Ministry of Transport to call off the strike, though some disruptions remain.

Passengers waiting on a platform at a commuter train station in Barcelona.
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Passengers waiting on a platform at a commuter train station in Barcelona.

The Rodalies commuter rail service in Catalonia is operating at 80% capacity this Tuesday following an agreement between the Ministry of Transport and major unions to end the strike.

The rail network has resumed most of its operations after Semaf, CCOO, and UGT unions agreed on increased maintenance funding with the Spanish Government. However, Renfe reported that some delays persist due to the last-minute cancellation of the protest.
The most affected lines during the morning rush hour were R1, R4, and R2 sud, where several trains were cancelled. Additionally, six lines, including R3 and R15, are still using bus replacement services for certain sections of their routes.

"This is not an agreement that changes the railway model. We are facing a new patch, a quick fix to extinguish the conflict."

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Minority unions such as CGT have refused to sign the deal and are maintaining their strike actions. A demonstration is scheduled for noon at Sants Station in Barcelona to demand structural changes to the railway system.