New safety and early retirement rules for train drivers and railway personnel
11 Nov 2026Effective: 11 Nov 20260 views
Who is affected:
Train drivers and railway personnel from public and private companies operating on the Spanish railway network
Summary
Clarification of train driver operating times and extension of early retirement to workers at private railway companies. Railway safety inspections are also strengthened.
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The decree-law amends Real Decreto 929/2020 to specify which periods count as train driver operating time, including breaks under 45 minutes between services even when not in charge of the train. The powers of the Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Ferroviaria are expanded, requiring all railway entities to provide access to…
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