Israel Railways to Offer Free Travel on Election Day With Schedule Changes
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel Railways will offer free train travel nationwide on October 27, 2026, the day of the Knesset elections, with increased service on key routes. Passengers will need special paper tickets instead of their usual travel cards. Travel to Jerusalem will be restricted and require advance booking due to security measures. The company previously announced service reductions on the Sharon ring route for October 28-29.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel Railways will provide free train travel nationwide on October 27, 2026, election day.
- Passengers will need special paper tickets obtained from machines for free travel.
- Train frequency between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will increase to three per hour.
- Travel to Jerusalem will be restricted and require advance booking due to security.
- Free travel will be available from 8:00 PM on October 26 until service ends on election day.
Israel Railways will adjust its train schedule and offer free travel on October 27, 2026, the day of the Knesset elections, according to PassportNews. The company will increase service on popular routes and provide complimentary rides for all passengers from 8:00 PM on Monday, October 26, until service ends on election day. Passengers will not need their Rav Kav cards or mobile apps for free travel; instead, they must obtain special paper tickets from ticket machines at stations. The frequency of trains between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will increase to three trains per hour in each direction between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. An additional train will run hourly between Tel Aviv HaHagana station and back. Due to security concerns and police requests, travel to and from Jerusalem will have limited capacity, requiring passengers to obtain a special voucher for a specific trip in advance. Information on obtaining these vouchers is available on the railway company's official website. Passengers are advised to check the latest train schedules before traveling and can find additional information on the company's website, app, call center (*5770), or official WhatsApp channel. Previously, Israel Railways announced a temporary reduction in train services on the Sharon ring route in central Israel on October 28 and 29.
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