Railway workers to join June 3rd general strike

Monday, 18 May 2026AI summary
Railway workers to join June 3rd general strike
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The Railway Union for Itinerant Commercial Inspection (Sindicato Ferroviário da Revisão Comercial Itinerante or SFRCI) announced that all railway workers at Comboios de Portugal (Comboios de Portugal or CP) will join the general strike scheduled for June 3rd. The union is protesting against proposed labour reforms, with the strike covering all professional categories and shifts starting on June 2nd.

Context & Explainers

The Alentejo Line (Linha do Alentejo) is a regional rail route serving the Alentejo area in southern/central Portugal, operated by CP - Comboios de Portugal. Today CP reported services between Pegões and Bombel were suspended and then resumed in a 15:00 status update, so commuters should check CP for any remaining delays or cancellations.