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Train strikes in Europe, December 2026: dates and refunds
Rail strikes announced for December 2026: 3 strikes (Italy, Spain). For each strike: dates, trains affected, what is planned and the source.
Last checked: 30 Oct 2026, 10:00 (Paris time) · All upcoming strikes →
December 2026
When: Thursday 3 December 2026 at 21:00 to Friday 4 December 2026 at 21:00
Operators: All sectors, including rail · Unions: Cub, Sgb, Adl Varese, Si Cobas, Sbm, Sgc, Orsa, Slai Cobas, Fao Cobas, Slai Prol Cobas, Al Cobas
What is affected: Nationwide general strike; for railways, from 21:00 on 3 December to 21:00 on 4 December.
What is planned: Trenitalia regional trains guaranteed 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00 (working days, Monday to Saturday); long-distance trains guaranteed according to Trenitalia's published list.
Sources · checked 30/10/2026
- Strike register, entry 381488 (Strike Guarantee Commission (Italy), called on 28/09/2026)
- Servizi minimi garantiti in caso di sciopero (Trenitalia, checked 29/10/2026)
When: Friday 4 December 2026
Operators: OUIGO España · Unions: Semaf
What is affected: Stoppages from 06:00 to 12:00 and from 18:00 to 23:59, according to Spanish press.
What is planned: Minimum services uncertain: the ministry had set about 72%, but on 28 October the National Court provisionally suspended that decision. OUIGO has not yet published its list of trains.
Sources · checked 30/10/2026
- Ouigo cancela todos sus trenes para el 30 de octubre y el 2 de noviembre por la huelga (El Español (press), 29/10/2026)
- OUIGO cancela todos sus trenes del viernes y el lunes por la huelga (Aragón Digital (press), 29/10/2026)
When: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Operators: OUIGO España · Unions: Semaf
What is affected: Stoppages from 06:00 to 12:00 and from 18:00 to 23:59, according to Spanish press.
What is planned: Minimum services uncertain: the ministry had set about 72%, but on 28 October the National Court provisionally suspended that decision. OUIGO has not yet published its list of trains.
Sources · checked 30/10/2026
- Ouigo cancela todos sus trenes para el 30 de octubre y el 2 de noviembre por la huelga (El Español (press), 29/10/2026)
- OUIGO cancela todos sus trenes del viernes y el lunes por la huelga (Aragón Digital (press), 29/10/2026)
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In Great Britain, Delay Repay still applies on strike days, and you can get a fee-free refund if your train is cancelled (National Rail). In the EU, a strike by the operator's own staff is not an "exceptional circumstance": Regulation (EU) 2021/782 gives at least 25% of the fare from 60 minutes late and 50% from 120 minutes. If your train is cancelled, you can choose a refund or another journey.
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Where to find the official strike-day timetable
On the day, only the operator’s information is binding. Here are the official pages, country by country.
National Rail industrial action · RMT news · ASLEF news
SNCF Connect traffic information
Guaranteed trains (Trenitalia)
Renfe press room
SNCB
DB–GDL agreement
Frequently asked questions
Are there train strikes in December 2026?
Yes: General strike (CUB and other unions) (Thursday 3 December 2026 at 21:00 to Friday 4 December 2026 at 21:00); OUIGO Spain drivers' partial strike (Friday 4 December 2026); OUIGO Spain drivers' partial strike (Tuesday 8 December 2026).
Can I get a refund if my train is cancelled by a strike?
Yes. In Britain you can get a fee-free refund if your train is cancelled, and Delay Repay still applies if it runs late. In the EU, a strike by the operator's own staff is not an exceptional circumstance, so delay compensation is still due.
When are strike-day timetables published?
In France, SNCF must publish it at least 24 hours before the strike starts. In Spain, the ministry sets minimum services and operators publish the list of trains. In Italy, Trenitalia publishes its guaranteed trains. In Britain, each train company publishes its own strike-day timetable.
Calendar kept by the TrainsNews team, last checked on 30 Oct 2026, 10:00 (Paris time). Every strike links to its source. Strikes can change until the day before: only the operator's information is binding. TrainsNews is not affiliated with any operator or union. Report an error · Version française : https://trainsnews.com/fr/greve-train-decembre-2026
