Israel Railways
Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says
When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.
Israel Railways showcases AI-powered mapping breakthrough on global stage
Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam
Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident
Direct Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Savidor train services to begin May 24
Train services are expected to gradually recommence on some lines on May 17 following the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions, with all stations and routes due to open on June 1.
Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railway extended to Savidor Central station
Direct trains between Tel Aviv's Hahagana Station and Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Station commenced in late December, more than a decade later than first planned.
Israel to build a rail line from Ben-Gurion Airport to the Western Wall
Trains that run from Beersheba through Lod to Tel Aviv will resume operation, including on motzei Shabbat and weeknights.
Israel Railways sued after woman asked to change carriage for men prayers
According to the suit, "it was disruptive that she was present...during prayer." The company, however, claims that it was the woman who complained about the prayer, and was offered, not told to move.
First direct trains between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv commence operations
The 57 km.-long electrified railway link was first approved in 2001 and originally scheduled to open in 2008.
Tel Aviv - Jerusalem railway to commence operations on December 21
More than a decade overdue, the railway will finally carry its first passengers.
Daily test runs begin on high-speed Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway
Passengers currently wishing to travel between the two stations are required to change trains at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Lone soldier claims he was beaten by Israel Rail employees
One employee reportedly took the soldier's military ID card while another called him derogatory names.
Vandals sabotage train systems, might result in service disruptions
The culprits sabotaged and destroyed hundreds of meters of communication lines near Lod, Channel 13 reported.
Israel Railways starts plan to pay for rides using credit cards
"Israel Railways invests considerable resources in integrating advanced technologies, improving services and saving time," the company said.