Transport negotiates again with the unions to avoid more railway strikes after the Urda disaster
The Ministry of Transport is negotiating with unions to prevent further railway strikes following recent accidents. Key discussions involve safety measures and staffing increases. Unions Semaf, UGT, and CC OO are planning strikes on November 17 and 23, demanding better safety guarantees. The government aims to alleviate uncertainty for travelers after previous strikes and accidents that resulted in numerous fatalities. Measures include enhancing the role of the Railway Safety Agency and ensuring train drivers can stop trains under unsafe conditions. The government has also secured funding for infrastructure improvements.
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