Israel Railways to Increase Service for Tel Aviv Night Race
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel Railways will significantly increase train services for the Tel Aviv Night Race on October 28, 2026, adding special trains and extending routes to accommodate thousands of participants and spectators. The enhanced service aims to manage high demand, ensure safety, and reduce traffic. Several special trains will run to Nahariya, Be'er Sheva Center, and the Sharon region, with modifications also made to regular services.
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- Israel Railways will add special trains and extend routes for the Tel Aviv Night Race on October 28, 2026.
- Thousands of runners and spectators are expected to use the enhanced train services.
- Special trains will depart for Nahariya, Be'er Sheva Center, and the Sharon region.
- Regular train services will also be modified with earlier departures and additional stops.
- The measures aim to manage demand, ensure safety, and reduce traffic congestion.
Israel Railways is preparing to transport thousands of runners and spectators for the Tel Aviv Night Race, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Special trains will be added, existing routes extended, and reserve trains will be available to meet demand, ensure passenger safety, and alleviate expected heavy traffic congestion in the area. Railway officials noted that departure times may vary based on the event's conclusion and on-the-ground demand. They recommend purchasing a "Daily Pass" in advance for round-trip travel, which offers cost savings and avoids station queues.
Several special trains will depart from Tel Aviv University station. Train 8188 will head to Nahariya around 11:00 PM, with stops in various cities along the coastal line. Two dedicated trains, 8683 and 8685, will depart for Be'er Sheva Center at approximately 11:05 PM and 11:15 PM, respectively, stopping at numerous stations throughout central Israel and the southern region. Another train, 8684, is scheduled to leave for the Sharon region and Herzliya around 11:30 PM, making stops in several cities east of Tel Aviv.
Additionally, regular train services will see modifications. Train 53 to Be'er Sheva Center will begin its journey earlier from Tel Aviv University at 11:04 PM. Train 186 to Nahariya, departing at 11:32 PM, will make additional stops at Herzliya, Beit Yehoshua, Netanya, Hadera West, and Caesarea Pardes Hanna. Train 782, leaving at 11:48 PM, will extend its route beyond Herzliya to include stops in Beit Yehoshua, Netanya, Hadera, and Binyamina. Train 687, departing at 12:32 AM, will be extended to Be'er Sheva Center, stopping at all stations in Tel Aviv, Holon, Bat Yam, Rishon Lezion, Yavne, Ashdod, Ashkelon, and communities in the Western Negev.
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