Tel Aviv Metro to Operate Fully Driverless Trains in Major Infrastructure Upgrade
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Tel Aviv's new metro system will be Israel's first fully driverless network, featuring three lines and 109 stations across 24 municipalities. The project is entering a 30 billion shekel tender phase for train and system operation, aiming to revolutionize public transit in the metropolitan area.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Tel Aviv metro will feature fully driverless trains operating under GOA4 automation standard.
- The network includes three lines, 109 stations, and about 150 kilometers of track connecting 24 municipalities.
- NTA is issuing 30 billion shekel tenders for trains, signaling, control, and operation systems.
- This phase, Infra 2, follows Infra 1 focused on tunnels and infrastructure, budgeted at 65 billion shekels.
- Selected companies will also manage long-term operation and maintenance of the metro.
- The project aims to significantly improve public transportation in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
The Tel Aviv metropolitan area is set to launch Israel's first fully driverless metro system, connecting 24 municipalities with three lines spanning approximately 150 kilometers and 109 stations. The project, managed by the Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. (NTA), is advancing to a new phase involving tenders worth around 30 billion shekels to select companies responsible for the trains, signaling, control, electrical systems, communications, stations, and overall operation.
The trains will operate under the highest automation standard, GOA4, enabling them to run, stop, and manage various situations autonomously without onboard drivers. This driverless metro network aims to significantly transform public transportation in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, reducing reliance on congested roads and existing rail infrastructure.
This new tender phase, called "Infra 2," complements the earlier "Infra 1" phase focused on physical infrastructure such as tunnel excavation and station construction, with a budget of about 65 billion shekels. Both phases are progressing simultaneously to integrate systems installation with ongoing infrastructure development, ensuring seamless operation upon completion.
Selected companies will also handle long-term operation and maintenance of the metro system. If the project timeline is maintained, the Tel Aviv metro will become a pioneering example of automated urban transit in Israel, enhancing connectivity and efficiency across the central region.
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