The train drivers’ strike, called by the Spanish Union of Train Drivers and Assistants (Semaf), will continue throughout Thursday, October 29. This 24-hour strike, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., will affect commuter, medium- and long-distance rail services, as well as freight transport in Andalusia.
The Ministry of Transportation has established minimum service levels, which vary depending on the type of train and its time slot.
- 75% of the usual commuter rail service during peak hours (that is, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and 50% of the service during other times.
- For medium-distance service, an average of 65% of the usual service has been established.
- 73% for high-speed and long-distance services.
- Finally, freight service accounts for 26 percent.
Cancelled medium-distance and regional trains to or from Seville
Medium-distance service in Andalusia is operating at about 65% of its normal schedule, which has led to the cancellation of direct connections that are crucial for interprovincial travel in Seville:
Seville – Cádiz
In the Seville → Cádiz direction, departures at 6:37 a.m. (MD 13000), 7:45 a.m. (MD 13002), and 9:59 a.m. (MD 13020), as well as afternoon services such as the 4:45 p.m. (MD 13014) and 8:50 p.m. (MD 13035) trains.
Conversely, the usual early morning departures have been affected, such as those at 5:40 a.m. and 6:43 a.m. (MD 13003), as well as intermediate connecting trains such as those at 8:40 a.m. (MD 13005) and 1:40 p.m. (MD 13393).
Guaranteed on this route: 8 trains run in each direction from Santa Justa (including MD 13004 at 8:32 a.m., MD 13006 at 11:05 a.m., MD 13008 at 12:45 p.m., MD 13010 at 2:45 p.m., MD 13012 at 3:49 p.m., MD 13016 at 6:09 p.m., and MD 13022 at 10:10 p.m.).
Seville – Málaga / Granada / Almería
Additional trains have been canceled during the midday period (11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and in the early afternoon between Seville and Málaga/Granada.
Guaranteed on this route: essential morning connections are maintained (departures to Málaga at 6:20 a.m., 7:01 a.m., 7:51 a.m., and 8:22 a.m.; and to Granada at 7:40 a.m. and 9:55 a.m.) and in the afternoon (to Málaga at 3:20 p.m., 4:12 p.m., 5:22 p.m., 6:34 p.m., and 8:16 p.m.; and to Granada at 7:15 p.m.).
Seville – Huelva
Regular regional connecting services (midday and early afternoon). Two main direct services are guaranteed: departure from Santa Justa at 8:48 a.m. (MD 13099) and at 8:50 p.m. (MD 13095).
Seville – Córdoba – Jaén
Intermediate service frequencies on the Guadalquivir corridor during the mid-morning and for regional connections.
The following medium-distance trains to Córdoba and Jaén are guaranteed: MD 13081 (8:41 a.m.), MD 13023 (5:30 p.m.), and MD 13031 (8:34 p.m.); MD 13075 (7:35 a.m.), MD 13071 (2:30 p.m.), and MD 13027 (7:20 p.m.).
Seville Commuter Rail Hub
In the Seville commuter rail network (lines C-1 through C-5), the mandated essential services guarantee coverage of approximately 75% during peak hours and 50% during off-peak hours.
The main delays and partial service suspensions are concentrated on Line C-1 (Lora del Río – Santa Justa – Utrera – Lebrija), the corridor with the highest passenger density in the province.
