Spain in November: Trains Disrupted in A Coruña and Possible General Strike on November 11

If you're traveling in Galicia or elsewhere in Spain in early November 2026, two events may disrupt your journeys: the A Coruña rail closure from November 5–12 and a general strike announced for November 11. This guide separates what the press reports and Renfe announcements from what remains unconfirmed as of October 7, 2026. You'll learn which trains are affected, how to change or cancel your ticket, what rights you can claim, and what to verify before you go.

The Essentials at a Glance (Information as of October 7, 2026)

• From November 5–12, Renfe is modifying service in A Coruña due to a new phase of Adif construction work at the station, incompatible with train operations^[1].
• A general strike related to the housing crisis is reportedly scheduled for November 11: the Portuguese press says it's been called for that date^[2]. Another source, on the same date, presents it as the most likely scenario, still under negotiation^[3].
• No official source in this matter (Renfe, Ministry of Labor, unions CCOO and UGT) has yet confirmed this date: verify it on these organizations' websites before planning your itinerary.

Information about the A Coruña closure comes from press articles published October 7, 2026, reporting a Renfe statement; the statement itself was not consulted. Cross-check it on renfe.com, where final schedules should be published.

A Coruña: What Changes from November 5–12

Construction work during these days prevents train operations: some journeys will be made by road^[4].

A Coruña – Santiago by Bus

The A Coruña–Santiago segment will be by road for passengers on Regional, Medium Distance, Avant, and High-Speed trains connecting with Vigo, Ourense, and Madrid-Chamartín^[4]. Example: if your journey to Madrid goes through A Coruña, the segment to Santiago may be by bus; verify your itinerary with Renfe.

A Coruña – Betanzos Infesta by Bus

Replacement transport is also planned between A Coruña and Betanzos Infesta for Medium Distance trains on the A Coruña–Lugo–Monforte–Ourense and A Coruña–Ferrol lines^[4].

Before and After the Closure

The last trains on November 4 and the first trains on the morning of November 12 may also be modified for reasons related to train positioning^[4]. If you're traveling on the evening of November 4 or the morning of November 12, verify your train, as it may be altered.

Trains Cancelled Between November 5 and 11

According to La Voz de Galicia, the following trains will not operate from November 5–11^[5]:

• Avant 9090 (Ourense – A Coruña)
• MD 9103 (A Coruña – Vigo Urzáiz)
• Avant 9131 (A Coruña – Ourense)
• MD 9142 (Vigo Urzáiz – A Coruña)
• Avant 9550 (Ourense – A Coruña)
• Regional 12480, on Saturday and Sunday
• Regionals 12451, 12455, 12457, 12459, 12461, 12482, 12484, 12488, and 12590

The routes for Avant and Medium Distance trains listed in parentheses come from El Español^[4]. Several cancelled regionals connect Santiago with Vigo and Vilagarcía^[4]. Final schedules for the service plan will be published soon on Renfe's usual channels^[4].

General Strike on November 11: What We Know and What We Don't

What the Press Reports

CNN Portugal writes that the date was agreed upon between the main unions supporting the strike and organizations leading protests against the housing market situation^[2].

What We Don't Know

• Official confirmation of the date: verify it on the CCOO and UGT websites.
• Minimum service levels: no document in this matter specifies them for trains, buses, metro, or flights. Check renfe.com and your airline or bus company website in the days before the strike; verify with each operator.
• The combined effect with the A Coruña closure on November 11: no source describes it.

Until these issues are resolved, avoid booking an essential trip on November 11, or keep a backup plan.

Change, Cancel, Get Refunded: Your Rights

For the A Coruña Service Suspension

According to El Español, Renfe will allow changes or cancellations at no cost for travelers who prefer to modify their plans due to the scheduled service changes; verify the exact conditions with Renfe before canceling^[4].

In Case of a Rail Strike

The European Consumer Centre in Spain (CEC-España) reminds travelers of their rights during a rail strike. These rules describe a strike scenario; their application to a service suspension for maintenance is not established by the sources.

• Full ticket refund or replacement transportation, at the traveler's choice; the refund must be issued within a maximum of 30 days^[6].
• If the company does not provide replacement transportation within 100 minutes of the scheduled departure time, you can book your own transportation (a coach, according to the source) and request reimbursement of the coach fare^[6].
• Compensation for delays caused by a rail strike, if the ticket was not refunded: 25% of the fare for delays of 60 to 119 minutes, 50% for 120 minutes or more; nothing indicates this applies to the service suspension for maintenance^[6].
• Free assistance starting at 60 minutes of delay or in case of cancellation: meals and refreshments appropriate to the wait time, when available^[6].
• Accommodation in case of cancellation, including transportation between the station and the hotel; the company may limit the duration to three nights^[6].

Pitfalls, Scams, and Things to Watch Out For

• A Longer Journey: Road transfers may extend your travel time and shift departure, arrival, and intermediate stop times^[1]. Don't book tight connections (flights, other trains) to Santiago or A Coruña during the service suspension.
• Ticket Purchased During the Strike: Compensation does not apply to tickets purchased on strike days^[6].
• Delay Announced Before Purchase: No compensation if you were informed of the delay before purchase, or if the delay is less than 60 minutes thanks to another train or transportation mode^[6].
• Vouchers: If the company offers vouchers valid later, it cannot impose them; you accept them voluntarily, and they must be flexible enough regarding duration and destination^[6]. You can request a refund instead.
• Hotel Paid by You: In case of a rail strike, if the company does not provide accommodation, you can claim the amount you had to pay; its application to the service suspension for maintenance is not established^[6]. Keep receipts and proof; companies indicate how to obtain a delay or cancellation certificate^[6].

No scams specific to these events are documented in the sources consulted. Buy your tickets only through the official Renfe channels listed below.

Alternatives and Verification Before You Go

For precedent, when A Coruña station closed starting June 26, 2026, Renfe deployed more than 1,850 coaches and 285 taxis to maintain Regional, Avant, and Long-Distance services^[7]. Nothing yet indicates the scale of the November operation: coach frequencies and departure points have not been published.

Where to Get Information

Up-to-date tickets and information are available at ticket windows, ticket machines, the Renfe app, at 912 320 320, and on the Renfe website^[1].

Checklist

• Check if your trip passes through A Coruña between the evening of November 4 and the morning of November 12, or if it's among the canceled trains.
• Check the final schedules as soon as they're published on renfe.com, then again the day before you travel.
• Verify the strike date and minimum services on the CCOO, UGT, and Renfe websites in the week before November 11.
• Decide early if you're changing or canceling your ticket for the service suspension: Renfe announces changes and cancellations at no cost, but verify the exact conditions with Renfe^[4].
• Keep your tickets, receipts, and delay certificates for any refund or compensation requests.