politics
Junts presses government over alleged fake medical certificates by Rodalies drivers
Junts MP Isidre Gavín has sent written questions to the Spanish government after reports that around 30 Rodalies drivers may have used falsified medical certificates, and the party also seeks explanations for Adif's suspension of the R2 Sur track expansion and its impact on works and costs.
Mar 31st 2026 · Spain
Insights
- Junts MP Isidre Gavín filed written questions in Congress after reports that about 30 Renfe Rodalies drivers used falsified medical notes.
- Party claims some drivers manipulated real medical documents, with involvement of recent hires to extend time off between shifts and vacations.
- Rodalies management detected the cases in August 2025 and escalated them to Catalan management and Renfe presidency.
- Junts requests 2025 data on medical certificates processed, staff composition and new hires, number of fraudulent cases detected, and details of disciplinary or dismissal procedures.
- Junts also asked for explanations and a revised timeline after Adif suspended the R2 Sur track quadrupling contract, and seeks clarity on technical reasons, responsibilities and potential cost or schedule impacts.
Sources
- Junts demana la compareixença de Sílvia Paneque pels retards a les obres de Rodalies www.ara.cat
- El conseller de Política Lingüística compareixerà al Parlament pel cop del TSJC al català a les aules www.ara.cat
- Junts lleva al Congreso los casos de los maquinistas de Rodalies con “justificantes médicos falsos” www.lavanguardia.com