Three-day train strike begins in Spain over rail safety concerns

Описание: (9 Feb 2026)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid - 9 February 2026
1. Various of people at station
2. Mid of information screen
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Will Righter, 39, passenger: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
"I booked a ticket, round trip, and I did not know that today was the beginning of the strikes, so they've canceled many of the different trains. Luckily I haven't been canceled yet, so we'll see because I'm over an hour early, so my time hasn't shown up whether it's stopped or going. On the app it says it's good, but we'll see."
4. Close of screen showing cancelled train journey
5. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Marta Alloy, 28, passenger: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
"Because I believe that in the end they have to find a solution. There are many of us passengers who are putting our lives in their hands for safety, and we believe it's about time a strike was held to prevent these problems and ensure the tracks are in strict, good condition."
6. Passengers looking at information board
7. Various of empty platforms
STORYLINE:
Train drivers' unions in Spain started a three day strike on Monday over concerns about the safety of the country's rail system.

After a spate of accidents, including the Aramuz train crash which led to the deaths of over 40 people, train drivers have said that a full review of the country's tracks and systems is necessary.

At the Atocha train station, one of Madrid's central transport hubs, various trains were cancelled, and passengers waited for updates on their journey.


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