Israel Railways Announces Escalator Upgrades at Tel Aviv HaShalom Station
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israel Railways is upgrading escalators at Tel Aviv HaShalom station connecting to Azrieli Mall for five weeks starting October 10, 2026, with staggered operation. Additionally, Haifa Hof HaCarmel station will close on October 9 and 16, 2026, with train services north suspended and free shuttle buses provided. These changes aim to improve passenger experience and provide alternative transport during the work.
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- Escalator upgrades at Tel Aviv HaShalom station will last five weeks starting October 10, 2026.
- The upgrades are a joint initiative between Israel Railways and the Azrieli Group.
- One escalator will remain operational at a time during the Tel Aviv upgrades.
- Haifa Hof HaCarmel station will be closed on October 9 and October 16, 2026.
- Train services north of Haifa Hof HaCarmel will be suspended on affected Fridays.
- Israel Railways will offer free shuttle services during the Haifa station closures.
Israel Railways has announced significant upgrades to the escalators connecting Tel Aviv HaShalom train station to the Azrieli Mall. The work, initiated by the Azrieli Group, will commence on Saturday night, October 10, 2026, and is expected to last approximately five weeks. During this period, the escalators will operate on a staggered basis, with one escalator functional at any given time to facilitate passage between the station and the mall. The Azrieli Group has assured that elevators and stairs will remain unaffected, providing alternative access. Customer service teams will be stationed at the location to assist passengers with navigation.
In a separate announcement, Israel Railways stated that the Haifa Hof HaCarmel station will be closed on Friday, October 9, 2026, and Saturday, October 16, 2026. Consequently, train services north of this station will be suspended during these days. This temporary disruption to train traffic in the Haifa and northern regions will occur on Fridays. To mitigate the impact on passengers, Israel Railways will provide complimentary shuttle services in both directions during the service suspension and station closure.
