Renfe to Hire 550 Train Drivers, Poaching Talent from Ouigo and Iryo (xataka.com)

• Renfe hires 550 train drivers; part of a 2,000-worker employment plan.
• Past recruitment drives saw a third of Ouigo and Iryo staff leave.
• CNMC mandates advance notice and a three-month hiring freeze.

"Renfe announces hiring 550 train drivers as part of a broader plan to add 2,000 workers. Previous waves caused a third of Ouigo and Iryo staff to defect. The CNMC now requires six weeks' notice before such calls. Despite lower starting salaries, public-sector stability is a draw."