The rail network is once again being disrupted by industry-wide strikes: Seville and Andalusia as a whole are bracing for three days of train drivers’ strikes and minimal service. The Spanish Railway Engineers Union (SEMAF) has called for new strike days at the Renfe Group, which will directly affect thousands of passengers in Seville and its province. In addition to the strikes organized by the SEMAF union this Tuesday and Thursday, November 12, there will also be a general strike on November 11.
Below, we detail how long the strikes will last, which trains will be affected in Seville, and what the mandated minimum services are.
How long will the strike last?
SEMAF’s protests are organized into several days of action:
- First, the 24-hour strike that began this Tuesday, November 10, will last all day until 11:59 p.m.
- The protests will continue with partial work stoppages on Thursday, November 12 (during morning, afternoon, and evening time slots). Specifically: from 6:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.; from 2:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.; and from 9:20 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.
Trains Affected in Seville and the Province
The strike directly impacts service at the Sevilla-Santa Justa station and the metropolitan transit network:
- Seville commuter trains. The five lines in the Seville metropolitan area (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, and C-5) are experiencing significant disruptions and cancellations, primarily affecting daily commutes for work or school.
- The number of Medium-Distance trains connecting Seville with the rest of Andalusia’s municipalities and provincial capitals has been reduced.
Minimum services established
The Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility has established the following minimum services to ensure essential mobility:
1. Commuter Rail Network
- During peak hours (6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): 75% of the usual trains will be running.
- For the remainder of the day, minimum service levels will be in effect, with service reduced to 50% of normal operations.
2. Medium-Distance Trains
- An average essential service level of 65% has been established.
3. High-Speed and Long-Distance Trains
- Minimum service levels amount to 72% of the trains scheduled under normal conditions.
4. Freight
- Freight service has been reduced to 20%.
Options for affected travelers
Renfe has put in place compensation measures for passengers whose trips have been disrupted by the strike.
As a result, affected passengers can cancel or reschedule their tickets free of charge through the company’s official channels.
We recommend checking the information boards and the Renfe website before heading to Santa Justa Station.
