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The railway strike disrupts daily travel in Madrid
This Thursday, 29 October, the 24-hour strike by Semaf has led to suspensions on the C-1, C-3, C-4 and C-8 de Cercanías lines and delays across the rest of the network. Cercanías Madrid recommends seeking alternatives and Renfe is providing information about scheduled trains.
During peak hours, Cercanías has set a minimum of 75% of its services; for the rest of the day, planned coverage drops to 50%. This morning, suspensions were reported on lines C-1, C-3, C-4 and C-8, along with delays and route changes elsewhere on the network.
The strike called by the Sindicato Español de Maquinistas y Ayudantes Ferroviarios (Semaf) lasts 24 hours and affects the group's driving staff. The periods with the highest coverage are from 06:00 to 09:00, as well as from 13:30 to 15:30 and from 18:30 to 20:30.
In Alta Velocidad y Larga Distancia, minimum services reach 73% of usual trains; in Media Distancia, the average is 65%. The resolution includes 253 of the 346 trains affected in the first two services and 425 of the 653 in Media Distancia. Being included in the minimum services does not guarantee that a train will run if its route is affected by another incident.
The high-speed connection between Madrid and Andalucía is also suffering the consequences of the Toledo rail accident, which already prompted this warning about the rail closure. For today, it is advisable to check Cercanías notices and consult Renfe about the status of your specific train, especially if your journey depends on a connection or arrival time.
During peak hours, Metro has put all available trains into service to meet the possible increase in demand. Cercanías Madrid recommends seeking alternative means of transport.