Train drivers breach minimum services and unleash chaos in Madrid: "The strike is justified, but it affects everyone"

The train drivers' strike, called by the Spanish Railway Workers' Union (Semaf), has caused chaos in Madrid, especially on the Cercanías network, where six lines have stopped running. The protest, which will last until November 12, has affected 89.57% of trains on Cercanías Madrid. Although the strike participation rate is 19.6%, the cancellations have been significant. Renfe has reported an uneven impact, with 40.08% of cancellations in High-Speed and Long-Distance services. Users have expressed surprise and concern, while the Semaf union attributes the incidents to management failures by Renfe.