Spain’s railway workers go on strike demanding safety

Kathmandu. Spain’s major rail unions have launched a nationwide strike demanding sweeping improvements to train safety. Train services were affected across the country after railway staff and drivers suspended services.

Thousands TAG_OPEN_p_5 of passengers were affected when train services were cancelled on various routes due to the strike. Union representatives say a series of recent train accidents have raised serious safety concerns among frontline workers.

In the midst of the strike, the Spanish government set a minimum service level to ensure urgent transportation needs.TAG_OPEN_p_4 Despite this, limited services were operated on only a few routes.

According to the latest information, on the same day, the government and the unions reached an agreement to strengthen railway safety and improve working conditions. After the agreement, the unions called off the strike.