Israel Railways

Israel's Eastern Rail Line opens for partial operations, three new stations inaugurated

The fully operational Eastern Rail Line will increase the railway network's capacity by approximately 30%, Israel Railways said, giving the system added flexibility to accommodate growing demand.

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.
Security and rescue forces at the scene where an electric vehicle caught fire from its battery in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2024.

Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

Workers repair Israeli Railway tracks after a shutdown caused by a technical problem in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2025

Israel Railways showcases AI-powered mapping breakthrough on global stage

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam


Damage to electrical infrastructure in Tel Aviv area disrupts train traffic

To enable restoration work, trains will not run today between Binyamina and Netanya, and between Tel Aviv HaHagana and Lod or Ben-Gurion Airport.

View of the Israel Railways train near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, July 21, 2025.

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'A crucial milestone': Construction of Jerusalem Khan station officially begins

"The high-speed rail extension will make it faster and easier for residents and visitors to reach the city center in a convenient and sustainable way," said Miri Regev.

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Better mobile reception on trains? Israel Railways to improve service WiFi on trains

The Transportation and Communications ministries announced a NIS 68 million plan to improve cellular reception for passengers traveling on Israel Railways.

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Communities across central, southern Israel evacuate as fires blaze out of control

Many highways have been closed, and trains and buses have been halted as well.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

CAF Israel president: Israel Railways must bring in more players

"What is needed is 200 kilometers to connect the Saudi railway network to the Israeli one — via Jordan," said CAF Israel president Mickey Raviv.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.

Israel Railways CEO: We aim for 300m passengers by 2040

Israel Railways CEO Moshe Jana: 'These are not imaginary numbers, but numbers that we are part of the five-year plan. The dream — 30 minutes gross from Beersheva or Haifa to Tel Aviv.'

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Keeping eyes on the track: Israel Railways engineer Ariella Wolfson is dedicated to ensuring safety

As demand for public transportation grows, Ariella Wolfson ensures that no technological innovation is left unchecked, on the road to a safer ride for everyone.

 ISRAEL RAILWAYS engineer Ariella Wolfson: ‘Everything needs to be inspected and checked.

Paving the sky: How Jerusalem is rising along the light rail routes

Jerusalem rises with new policies, adding thousands of homes and millions of square meters of commercial space along 75 km of planned light rail tracks, fueling urban growth and renewal.

The Renewed Talpiot Neighborhood.

CEO of NTA estimates: The metro will only open in 2040

The Transport Ministry promotes the underground railway, but Haim Glick revealed a 6-year delay in the project during a lecture at the Technion. NTA is working on more precise timelines.