FCDO Warns of Spain National Strike on 11 November and Toledo Rail Disruption

What was announced

On 10 November 2026, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued an update to its foreign travel guidance for Spain.

The department warned that a national strike scheduled for 11 November is likely to affect transport systems across Spain.

This notice also highlighted continuing transport problems caused by a high-speed train collision that occurred on 28 October. Two trains collided between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province. According to the guidance, this crash will continue to cause significant disruption to rail services.

For passengers needing information or assistance regarding the Toledo collision, the FCDO published the contact number for Spanish rail operator RENFE (+34 900 10 10 20). British nationals requiring consular support can call the nearest British embassy or consulate on +34 91 714 6300. In addition, travellers driving or passing through France or Gibraltar on their way to Spain were advised to consult the specific country travel guidance for those territories before travelling.

What it means

People travelling to or within Spain on 11 November face potential disruptions across several transport networks. Flights, buses, ferries or local transit might experience schedule changes or cancellations, though the guidance advises people to confirm details directly with their travel providers.

Rail journeys through the central region around Toledo remain heavily impacted by the 28 October collision. Travellers using high-speed rail lines should anticipate altered timetables or cancelled services.

The advice also reiterates standard precautions. The FCDO reminded travellers that no journey is guaranteed safe and urged individuals to purchase appropriate travel insurance covering their itinerary, activities and emergency medical costs.

What the announcement does not tell us

The brief update leaves several operational details unanswered:

• It does not name the trade unions or groups holding the national strike on 11 November.
• It does not list which specific transport modes (such as airports, metro systems, or buses) will walk out, nor does it give exact start or finish times for the action.
• The announcement does not state how long the disruption from the 28 October Toledo rail crash will last, nor does it provide casualty figures or explain what caused the collision.
• It does not specify whether minimum transport service levels will be enforced in Spain during the strike.