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BOE-A-2026-23486 ·9 November 2026 ·Resolution High impact
Labour

Passenger transport operators: temporary extension of driving and rest limits due to railway accident

Due to the railway accident on October 28, 2026, on the Madrid-Seville line, temporary exceptions to the driving and rest time rules of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 are granted (First). This measure aims to ensure mobility following the railway interruption through alternative bus services and reinforced regular lines. The exemption allows increasing the daily driving limit from 9 to 11 hours and the weekly limit from 56 to 60 hours (First).

In 3 key points

  1. Maximum daily driving limit extended from 9 to 11 hours, art. First (Primero)
  2. Maximum weekly driving limit extended from 56 to 60 hours, art. First (Primero)
  3. Exemption in effect from 00:00 on 28/10/2026 until 23:59 on 01/11/2026, art. Second (Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For passenger transport operators working in provinces affected by the Madrid-Seville line disruption, daily driving limits (11 hours) and weekly limits (60 hours), as well as rest periods, are relaxed (First). Drivers participating in alternative plans from Renfe, Iryo, or OUIGO, or in the reinforcement of regular lines, are covered by this exception (Second). Operators are required to report the registration numbers of the vehicles used to the Sub-Directorate General for Road and Rail Transport Inspection (Second).

Frequently asked questions

Which drivers does this driving time exception apply to?
Those participating in alternative plans of railway operators (Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO) or reinforcing regular lines in the provinces affected by the accident (Second).
What must I do if I use vehicles for these reinforcement services?
You must report the registration numbers of the vehicles used to the Sub-Directorate General for Road and Rail Transport Inspection via email (Second).
Until when is this extension of driving limits valid?
The exception is valid until 23:59 on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (Second).

Lifecycle

2026-11-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-10-28Into forceComes into force (Segundo)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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