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Train strikes in Europe, November 2026: dates and refunds

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Train strikes in Europe, November 2026: dates and refunds

Rail strikes announced for November 2026: 11 strikes (France, 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 →

November 2026

SpainOUIGO Spain drivers' strikeConfirmed

When: Monday 2 November 2026

Operators: OUIGO España · Unions: Semaf

What is affected: OUIGO trains in Spain.

What is planned: OUIGO cancelled all its trains in Spain that day (about 40 trains over the two strike days, 30 October and 2 November). The Ministry of Transport had set minimum services of about 72%, but on 28 October Spain's National Court (Audiencia Nacional) provisionally suspended that decision; OUIGO says it can no longer guarantee which trains would run. Tickets can be changed free of charge or refunded. Trains on 31 October and 1 November run normally.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
FranceNational SNCF strikeStrike called

When: Thursday 5 November 2026

Operators: SNCF (all rail workers) · Unions: CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail, CFDT-Cheminots

What is affected: The four unions CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail and CFDT-Cheminots are calling on every SNCF worker to strike over pay, jobs and working conditions. The same day, a nationwide cross-sector strike has been called (CFDT, CGT, FO, UNSA, FSU).

What is planned: According to the joint national strike notice published on 28 October, the strike runs from 19:00 on Wednesday 4 November to 08:00 on Friday 6 November, so disruption is possible from the evening before and the following morning. Strike-day timetable not yet published. French law requires SNCF to inform passengers at least 24 hours before the strike starts. Union rally and meeting with management on pay on Tuesday 3 November.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
SpainOUIGO Spain drivers' partial strikeStrike called

When: Friday 6 November 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
SpainOUIGO Spain drivers' partial strikeStrike called

When: Monday 9 November 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
ItalyItalo on-board crew strikeStrike called

When: Monday 9 November 2026, 02:00 to 23:59

Operators: Italo · Unions: Uiltrasporti

What is affected: All Italo on-board crew.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
ItalyItalo national strike (8 hours)Strike called

When: Monday 9 November 2026, 09:01 to 16:59

Operators: Italo · Unions: Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Ugl Ferrovieri, Fast Confsal, Orsa Trasporti

What is affected: Italo staff, nationwide.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
SpainRenfe train drivers' strike (full stoppage)Strike called

When: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Operators: Grupo Renfe · Unions: Semaf

What is affected: Full-day stoppage by Grupo Renfe train drivers.

What is planned: Minimum services not yet published by the Ministry of Transport.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
SpainGeneral strike in SpainStrike called

When: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Operators: All sectors · Unions: UGT, CCOO, CGT, CNT, Co.Bas, Intersindical

What is affected: Nationwide general strike over housing, pay and social rights. The impact on trains has not yet been specified.

What is planned: Minimum services not yet published.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
SpainRenfe train drivers' partial strikeStrike called

When: Thursday 12 November 2026

Operators: Grupo Renfe · Unions: Semaf

What is affected: Partial stoppages during the day; hours not yet published.

What is planned: Minimum services not yet published by the Ministry of Transport.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
ItalyCGIL general strikeStrike called

When: Friday 20 November 2026

Operators: All public and private sectors · Unions: CGIL

What is affected: Nationwide general strike, all day. On 27 October the Strike Guarantee Commission asked CGIL to exclude sectors already facing a strike, including rail (CUB/SGB strike the same day): the impact on trains is not confirmed.

Sources · checked 30/10/2026
ItalyNational rail strike (CUB, SGB)Strike called

When: Friday 20 November 2026 at 21:00 to Saturday 21 November 2026 at 20:00

Operators: Rail companies (passenger and freight) · Unions: Cub Trasporti, Sgb

What is affected: Passenger trains, local rail services and freight.

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

Train cancelled or late because of a strike: your rights
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.

United KingdomNo national rail strike announced by the RMT or ASLEF unions as of 30 October 2026. Local strikes at individual train companies remain possible (Chiltern Railways, October 2026).
National Rail industrial action · RMT news · ASLEF news
FranceUnions give 5 days' notice; each worker concerned declares 48 hours ahead; SNCF must publish its strike-day timetable at least 24 hours before (law of 21 August 2007).
SNCF Connect traffic information
ItalyEvery strike is filed with the Strike Guarantee Commission. Regional trains are guaranteed 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00 on working days (Monday to Saturday).
Guaranteed trains (Trenitalia)
SpainThe Ministry of Transport sets the share of trains that must run (minimum services).
Renfe press room
BelgiumNo SNCB strike notice found for November or December as of 30 October 2026.
SNCB
GermanyNo GDL strike is possible at Deutsche Bahn until 31 March 2028 (agreement with a no-strike clause).
DB–GDL agreement

Frequently asked questions

Are there train strikes in November 2026?

Yes: OUIGO Spain drivers' strike (Monday 2 November 2026); National SNCF strike (Thursday 5 November 2026); OUIGO Spain drivers' partial strike (Friday 6 November 2026); OUIGO Spain drivers' partial strike (Monday 9 November 2026); Italo on-board crew strike (Monday 9 November 2026, 02:00 to 23:59); Italo national strike (8 hours) (Monday 9 November 2026, 09:01 to 16:59); Renfe train drivers' strike (full stoppage) (Tuesday 10 November 2026); General strike in Spain (Wednesday 11 November 2026); Renfe train drivers' partial strike (Thursday 12 November 2026); CGIL general strike (Friday 20 November 2026); National rail strike (CUB, SGB) (Friday 20 November 2026 at 21:00 to Saturday 21 November 2026 at 20:00).

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-novembre-2026