Spain's largest train drivers’ union, Semaf, has called a three-day nationwide strike from February 9 to 11. This comes after two deadly train crashes this week killed at least 44 people, including two drivers. On Sunday, two trains collided near Adamuz in Córdoba, Andalucia, killing 43 and injuring many. Two days later, a train derailed near Gelida, Catalonia, after a retaining wall collapsed. One driver died and 37 passengers were hurt. On Thursday, a commuter train in Murcia lightly injured some people after hitting a crane that was not part of railway operations. The union says the strikes are "the only legal avenue left for workers to demand the restoration of safety standards on the railway system and, consequently, guarantee the safety of both railway professionals and passengers." Semaf blames poor track conditions ignored for months or even years. Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente acknowledged the drivers’ worries and hopes to avoid the strikes. He confirmed the Adamuz and Gelida accidents were "completely unrelated" and said heavy rain likely caused the Gelida crash. Investigators are examining the Adamuz crash site, focusing on a possible 30cm crack in the tracks. Puente said it was unclear if this crack caused or resulted from the derailment. Political tensions rose as the far-right Vox party blamed the accidents on corruption and declining rail safety. Vox leader Santiago Abascal said, "Corruption destroys confidence in our institutions, and corruption kills." The conservative People's Party demanded transparency from Minister Puente. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz condemned Vox’s remarks as "despicable" during a tragic time. The strikes have already shut down Catalonia’s regional rail services, affecting 400,000 travellers. The union stresses urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.