# Spanish rail service disruptions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-rail-service-disruptions
> Updated: 2026-11-10T12:31:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

High-speed rail services, including AVE and Avant, have faced suspensions between Madrid and the cities of Ciudad Real and Puertollano following an accident in Urda. This interruption has caused economic and social uncertainty for residents commuting to Madrid, prompting local citizen platforms and municipal leaders to demand a roadmap for service restoration and transport alternatives.

Further disruptions occurred due to a strike by the Spanish Railway Drivers' Union (Semaf). This strike impacted Cercanías commuter trains and high-speed routes to Valencia, Avilés, and Ourense. While Renfe reported maintaining 75 percent of journeys, passengers experienced widespread cancellations and delays, leading to overcrowding on the Madrid Metro.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Madrid experiences transport disruption due to train driver strike

A train driver strike in Madrid has disrupted Cercanías and high-speed rail services, causing overcrowding on the Metro and significant travel delays for commuters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-experiences-transport-disruption-due-to-train-driver-strike

### 2026-11-08: Ciudad Real high-speed rail service disruption prompts calls for action

The suspension of high-speed rail services between Madrid and Ciudad Real has prompted local leaders and citizen platforms to demand urgent transport alternatives and protections for affected workers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciudad-real-faces-challenges-as-a-commuter-city-dependent-on-high-speed-rail

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Cite as: Spanish rail service disruptions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-rail-service-disruptions