Alert – Disruptions to Transportation- U.S. Embassy Madrid

Alert – Disruptions to Transportation, U.S. Embassy Spain (February 6, 2026) 

Location:  Throughout Spain

Event:  Significant disruptions in Spain’s transportation network are expected during the following periods:

• Ongoing – Train service in various parts of Spain is interrupted due to weather and track maintenance.
• February 7, 5:00 p.m., Barcelona – Demonstration called by train users against delays and maintenance issues. The demonstrators will march from Estación de Franca to Plaza Sant Jaume.
• February 9-11 – Planned general strike of train conductors throughout Spain. This will affect most trains in the country.
• February 11, 11:00 a.m., Madrid – Demonstration called by agricultural sector. Tractors will proceed from various roads entering Madrid and will then proceed from Plaza de Colón to the Ministry of Agriculture (near Atocha).
• Additional demonstrations and changes in rail service are expected in the coming weeks.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
• Check the status of trains on the Adif 
• Check road closures and detour routes on the DGT 
• Monitor local media for updates.

Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Madrid

Contact Madrid  

+34-91-587-2200

U.S. Consulate General Barcelona

Contact Barcelona  
+34-93-280-2227

American Citizen Services Information: +34-91-123-8866

State Department – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444

Spain Country Information  

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP ) to receive security updates.

Join our WhatsApp Channel  to receive alerts and pertinent information.

Follow us on X  ,  Facebook   and Instagram  .