The Catalan government has demanded that Renfe launch an investigation into the failure of minimum services on Rodalies commuter trains during the general strike on Tuesday 10th November 2026, after 50 drivers assigned to essential routes did not report for duty, as Elnacional reported (source).
Sílvia Paneque, Minister for Territory, confirmed that only a fraction of scheduled Rodalies (Catalonia’s regional rail network) services operated, forcing the cancellation of 60% of trains. The government has requested information from Renfe and may initiate disciplinary proceedings against staff who failed to fulfil legally mandated minimum service requirements.
"We have activated everything at our disposal to minimise disruptions,"
Paneque said, adding that 85 buses were deployed by mid-afternoon to provide alternative transport. She stressed that while the government respects the right to strike, it must ensure public mobility and civic order.
Government stands by housing protest demands
Paneque confirmed that no cabinet ministers would attend public events or hold meetings on Tuesday, to monitor the strike’s impact. The government endorsed the housing justice message behind the strike, noting it had approved a €1.015 billion agreement the previous day to fund 29,235 homes and rental aid for 121,800 young people.
Key talks on rail transfer scheduled
The State-Generalitat Bilateral Commission meets on Thursday 12th November at the Palau de la Generalitat, with the transfer of R1 line management among agenda items.
Sources: El Nacional.
