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Israel Railways Restores Service After Overnight Power Grid Failure

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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Hebrew · 9 newsrooms covering

Train services between Tel Aviv and Netanya are gradually resuming after an overnight power grid failure near Shefayim, caused by Israel Electric Corporation work. Israel Railways teams worked through the night to repair the issue.

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  • Train traffic between Tel Aviv and Netanya is returning to normal.
  • An overnight power grid failure near Shefayim caused the disruption.
  • The failure occurred during work by the Israel Electric Corporation.
  • Israel Railways teams worked through the night to fix the problem.
Israel Railways Restores Service After Overnight Power Grid Failure
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Israel Railways announced that train traffic between Tel Aviv and Netanya has gradually returned to normal following a malfunction in the power grid near the town of Shefayim. The disruption occurred overnight during work conducted by the Israel Electric Corporation.

"Israel Railways teams worked diligently and efficiently throughout the night to rectify the situation," a statement from the company read. The exact cause of the power grid failure during the construction work was not immediately detailed, but the swift response by railway technicians ensured minimal prolonged disruption to commuters.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining critical infrastructure, especially when maintenance or construction work is being carried out. Israel Railways is committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of its services, and teams are expected to continue monitoring the affected areas to prevent future occurrences.

YnetCentre · Rishon LeZion

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