The director of Rodalies, Oscar Playà, places the incidents of this Monday in the context of the train drivers' strike, with delays of between 20 and 40 minutes on all lines. He calls for respect for minimum services over the next three days.
According to Diari de Tarragona, the director of Rodalies, Oscar Playà, attributes the delays and cancellations of this Monday, as well as those of the weekend, to the ongoing strike with the train drivers over safety issues. He explained this in an interview on El Matí de Catalunya Ràdio.
Playà assures that the company is aware of and empathetic towards the sector's demands. He also recalls that negotiations are ongoing between the unions and the Ministry of Transport, which is the framework in which the conflict must be resolved.
The director acknowledges that some scheduled services have been cancelled this Monday morning. The delays affect all lines and can range from 20 to 40 minutes, significantly extending waiting times at the stations.
“I recommend looking for alternative services because it is a complicated week”
Playà appeals to the responsibility of the train drivers to ensure the mobility of travellers. He demands that minimum services be upheld during the next three days of strike and admits that the week will be complicated.
According to his analysis, the incidents on the network are clearly a consequence of the strike that began on October 29. He adds that the problem does not only affect Rodalies de Catalunya, but also other networks across the rest of the State. The union conflict over safety has intensified following the accident in Toledo.
“If someone does not comply, as with any employee, we will act, clearly”
The director warns that if any train driver fails to meet their work obligations, measures will be taken. Regarding improvements, he assures that efforts are being made to better inform users and that there are also structural changes underway, although they will require time.
“We do not have an immediate magic wand”
For those using the train in the Camp de Tarragona and in the rest of the regions, the practical recommendation is to check the service status before leaving and to allow extra time during the upcoming days of strikes.
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