Numerous services in Renfe suspended due to the 24-hour strike called for today by the train union

Last midnight, the first of the two days of strike called for this week by the Spanish Railway Train Union (Semaf), aimed at Renfe Group drivers for "non-compliance with their commitments" and to demand a structural change in rail safety.

As a result ofthe strike call, many Commuter services in the ACV have been cancelled , according to Renfe screens at Abando and Donostia stations.

Unlike today's, which ends at 23:59, the second will be held on Thursday in three sections: from 06:20 to 09:20, from 14:20 to 17:20 and from 21:20 to 23:20.

Moreover, Wednesday's general strike across Spain will also condition train traffic this week.

According to the Semaf strike decision of the Ministry of Transport, the minimum local services will be 75% in rush hour and 50% in the rest of the day; in Media Distancia, an average of 65%; in High Speed/Long Distance , 72%; and in Merchandise , 20%.

Through its official account on Social Network X, Renfe reported on Monday that free modifications and cancellations have been made to all trains, including those listed as minimum services.

Passengers on canceled trains will receive communication via SMS or email via booking details.

On the other hand, the Madrid suburbs have recommended that users look for alternative means, as the service "will have a major impact". In Catalonia, the Rodalies service has suffered delays throughout the network due to problems for which the Govern has held train drivers responsible.

Last Friday, following a second meeting with the Minister of Transport, Carlos Cuerpo, the strike in the Renfe group and the call for partial stops were maintained by the Semaf trade union last Friday.

Although Moncloa sources indicated that concrete progresshad been made at the meeting , Semaf's Secretary General, Diego Martín, pointed out that the Ministry of Transport had provided enough documentation to address all their claims, but that they needed to receive more and study it.

On 29 October, after two trains collided in the town of Urda (Toledo), killing 69 people, Semaf called for a strike by train drivers from the Renfe group for "failing to fulfil their commitments" to undertake a structural change in rail safety.

In October there was another strike, driven by Semaf.

In that case, the union called for real and binding protocols in the face of weather alerts and a clear regulation that would coordinate communications in situations of risk and correctly implement driving breaks, among other things.