Israel Railways to Reduce Service on Key Lines During Peak Hours
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel Railways will reduce train frequency to two per hour during peak times on October 28-29, 2026, due to essential track upgrades near Rishon LeZion. The changes will affect thousands of commuters in the Gush Dan and Sharon areas, impacting stations like Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan, Bat Yam, and Holon. To compensate, some trains on the southern line will make extra stops at Bat Yam and Holon. The company stated the work is crucial for safety.
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- Israel Railways will reduce peak hour train frequency on October 28-29, 2026.
- The reduction is due to essential track upgrade work near Rishon LeZion.
- Thousands of commuters in Gush Dan and Sharon regions will be affected.
- Frequency will drop to two trains per hour on the Rishon LeZion-Herzliya line.
- Additional stops will be added to southern line trains to ease congestion.
Israel Railways announced significant service disruptions affecting thousands of commuters in the Gush Dan and Sharon regions. Extensive infrastructure work to upgrade tracks near Rishon LeZion is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 28-29, 2026. The company described these upgrades as vital, life-saving safety measures. The changes will impact only peak hours on the Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan-Herzliya line, which serves stations in the Sharon ring. During these times, train frequency will be reduced to just two trains per hour, down from the usual three to four. Affected stations include Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan, Bat Yam, Holon, and stations within the Sharon ring. To mitigate the impact on travel continuity, Israel Railways will reroute resources. Selected trains on the southern line, running from Be'er Sheva Center to Herzliya and stopping at Sderot, Netivot, and Ofakim, will make additional intermediate stops at Bat Yam and Holon stations to accommodate some of the peak-hour passengers.
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