Israel Railways to Offer Free Travel on Election Day
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel Railways will offer free travel on all routes from Monday evening, October 26, 2026, until the end of service on election day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Service frequency will increase on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem line, with three trains per hour between 12 PM and 8 PM. Passengers will need special paper tickets, not their usual transport cards, and those traveling to Jerusalem must obtain advance travel vouchers due to security limitations.
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- Israel Railways will provide free travel for all passengers on election day, October 27, 2026.
- Train service between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem will increase to three trains per hour on election day.
- Free travel begins Monday, October 26, at 8 PM and ends at the close of service on election day.
- Passengers must obtain special paper tickets from vending machines for free travel.
- Travel to and from Jerusalem requires advance booking of special travel vouchers due to security.
- Passengers are advised to check schedules via the company website, app, or call center.
Israel Railways is preparing for an increased passenger volume during the upcoming Knesset elections, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. To accommodate voters, the company will enhance service on key routes and provide free travel for all citizens. According to PassportNews, train frequency will be boosted on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem line between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with three trains per hour in each direction, up from the usual two. An additional train will depart from and return to Tel Aviv HaHagana station every hour.
The decision for free public transport, including rail services, was made following directives from the Central Elections Committee. This free travel period will commence on Monday, October 26, at 8:00 PM, and continue until the end of service on election day. Passengers will not need their Rav Kav transport cards or mobile apps; instead, they must obtain special paper tickets from station vending machines.
Travelers heading to and from Jerusalem will face specific regulations due to security constraints and police instructions, which will limit capacity on this route. All passengers planning to travel to Jerusalem must secure a special travel voucher for their specific journey in advance. Detailed instructions for obtaining these vouchers are available on the company's official website.
Israel Railways advises passengers to check the latest train schedules before their trips. Information can be found on the company's website, mobile app, by calling the call center at *5770, or via their official WhatsApp channel.
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