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The strike leaves several municipalities without Cercanías service
The suspension of the C-1, C-3, C-4, C-8a y C-8b lines affects municipalities in the south and the mountains, as well as the connection to the airport. Renfe has also reported delays and route changes on four other lines.
Villalba station will remain without trains throughout the day, according to the notice from the Ayuntamiento de Collado Villalba. The municipal confirmation includes a station that is also part of the C-10 route.
The latest update from Renfe lists the C-1, C-3, C-4, and C-8a y C-8b as suspended due to the train drivers' strike this Thursday, 29 October. On the C-2, C-5, C-7, and C-10, there have been reports of major disruptions, with delays and changes to routes. The notice describes the state of service at the time of publication and does not confirm that the five lines will remain closed until the end of the day.
In the south, the suspension of the C-3 leaves Pinto, Valdemoro, Ciempozuelos y Aranjuez without their usual connection to Madrid. The C-4 affects Parla and its northern branches, which connect with Alcobendas, San Sebastián, Tres Cantos y Colmenar Viejo. Getafe is experiencing interruptions on both lines; although it has stations on the C-5, that line also does not have guaranteed normal service during the strike.
In the mountains, the C-8a y C-8b branches cut off the connection to the capital for El Escorial, Alpedrete, Collado Mediano, Los Molinos y Cercedilla. The latter also has the C-9 towards Puerto de Navacerrada y Cotos, a mountain service that does not replace the link to Madrid. The suspension of the C-1 also affects the rail connection to the airport.
The Comunidad de Madrid has increased Metro and intercity bus services, with additional reinforcements on Metro lines 2 and 4 and more buses on various routes into the capital. It is recommended to check the latest status of your line and alternatives before setting out, and to allow extra time for your journey. The minimum services set for the strike do not by themselves confirm that a specific train is running.