Train Services Halted in Southern Israel Due to Trackside Fire
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel Railways suspended train services to Be'er Sheva and Beit Shemesh on Tuesday evening due to a fire near the tracks in the Na'an area. Passengers are advised to use alternative routes, including the Western Negev line for Be'er Sheva. Services will resume after receiving approval from the Fire and Rescue Services.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Train services to Be'er Sheva and Beit Shemesh were halted Tuesday evening.
- A fire near the tracks in the Na'an area caused the service disruption.
- Israel Railways advised passengers to use the Western Negev line as an alternative.
- Services will resume upon approval from the Fire and Rescue Services.
Israel Railways announced on Tuesday evening that train traffic has been temporarily suspended on lines serving Be'er Sheva and Beit Shemesh. The disruption is due to a fire near the tracks in the Na'an area. Services to Be'er Sheva, including stops at Kiryat Gat and Lehavim-Rahat, are affected, as are services to Beit Shemesh. Passengers whose journeys begin or end in Be'er Sheva are advised to consider using the Western Negev line, which serves stations like Sderot and Ofakim. Train operations will resume once approval is granted by the Fire and Rescue Services. The article includes a photo credit to Yossi Aloni and Flash90, and a promotional message for the Kippah app.
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