Israel Railways
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Railways, translated into English and compared across sources. 22 recent stories.
Historic milestone on the tracks: Eastern Railway line opens Sunday
Israel will open the new Eastern Railway line on Sunday after repeated delays. The line will be rolled out gradually and is intended to eventually connect Haifa and Beersheba.
Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m…
Extra Trains Planned After Oudia Concert in Ramat Gan
Israel Railways will add special trains tonight after Oudia’s concert at Ramat Gan Stadium. The extra service will run from Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv Savidor Center to northern, sout…
1,700-Year-Old Roman Marble Statues Found Hidden in Ancient Wine Press in Binyamina
Archaeologists in Binyamina uncovered two remarkably preserved Roman marble statues hidden in an ancient wine press. The Israel Antiquities Authority says the find is rare, likely…
Rail cargo executive moved aside after repeated safety incidents, not fired
Israel Railways has removed freight vice president Israel Marco from his current role but will reassign him instead of firing him. The decision follows a renewed freight safety in…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Convoys Expected to Snarl Traffic Across Israel Today
About 2,000 ultra-Orthodox protesters are expected to drive in convoys from 19 locations to Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m. Police warn of major traffic jam…
Why Does the Last Haifa Train Leave at 11:30 on Friday? Politics, Not Logistics
A column criticizes Israel Railways for ending Friday train service from Haifa as early as 11:43 a.m., saying the policy hurts soldiers, reservists, and northern residents. Israel…
Passenger Spits on Female Soldiers on Northbound Train, Muttering Threats and Insults
A woman on a northbound train spat on three female soldiers after threatening and insulting them. One soldier filed a complaint, and her mother posted video of the confrontation o…
Israeli Rail Stations Face Growing Parking Shortages as Ridership Rises
An internal Israel Railways report warns that parking shortages at stations across Israel will worsen sharply by 2035. The company plans tens of millions of shekels in new and exp…
Jerusalem light rail halted as ultra-Orthodox protests continue outside military prison
Ultra-Orthodox protests against the draft blocked Jerusalem’s light rail on Monday and continued outside Military Prison 10 near Beit Lid. Police also cleared a surprise road bloc…
Haredi Media Hypocrisy, Police Failure, and a Rare Archaeological Find on One TV Segment
Moshe Mans used "Davar Rishon" to denounce private hypocrisy among ultra-Orthodox commentators, criticize police inaction on a hit-and-run case, and question AI-generated Haredi m…
Inside Israel Railways: Negligence, Patronage and Wasteful Spending Exposed
An Israeli media investigation accuses Israel Railways of repeated negligence, waste and favoritism. It says a freight-train collapse stranded passengers, while a senior manager w…
Tel Aviv border land seen as a cheaper entry point into the 2026 planning boom
DOR 2 says private land near the Tel Aviv-Holon border offers a low-cost way to enter a major 2026 planning boom. The company points to a 10-dunam transit hub where four mass-tran…
Afcon’s Quiet Transformation Is Turning It Into a Major Energy and Infrastructure Player
Afcon has shifted from basic contracting into technology-led energy and infrastructure work, and the move is showing up in strong earnings, a 2.9 billion shekel valuation, and a 2…
Rare 1,700-Year-Old Marble Busts Unearthed in Binyamina
Archaeologists uncovered two 1,700-year-old marble busts hidden in a Roman-Byzantine wine press pit near Binyamina. One bears the Greek name “Lycurgus,” and the pieces will be cle…
Rail Cargo Chief Placed on Leave After Haifa Freight Train Breakdown
Israel Railways placed cargo deputy CEO Israel Marco on leave after a freight train incident near Haifa caused hours of disruption. The company also suspended the cargo unit for s…
Four Tracks on the Tel Aviv-Haifa Line: Israel Electric Corporation Begins Moving Power Lines
The Israel Electric Corporation has begun relocating high-voltage power lines between Haifa and Shfayim to make way for the project to expand the Haifa-Tel Aviv rail line to four…
After Haredi protests, roads reopen and train service resumes
Police said all roads blocked by Haredi protests have reopened to traffic. Israel Railways said train service in the Ganot area and the central region has resumed and is gradually…
Traffic Map as Massive Protests and Concerts Jam the Tel Aviv Area
Heavy traffic congestion is affecting the Tel Aviv metropolitan area as large Jerusalem Faction protests and three major concerts take place on Thursday. Police and the Israel Air…
Urgent notice for travelers: Severe disruptions expected on the way to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority warned that from Thursday afternoon severe traffic disruptions are expected on roads leading to Ben Gurion Airport because of planned protests in the…
Police Warn Drivers as Jerusalem Faction Protests Expected to Snarl Central Israel
Police warned of heavy traffic in Gush Dan on Thursday due to Jerusalem Faction protests and several major events in central Israel. The protests were announced after the arrest o…
With 72 Million Trips a Year, Israel Railways Has Become One of Israel’s Preferred Ways to Travel
In 2025, Israel Railways recorded about 72 million trips across Israel, a record high, with Tel Aviv HaShalom remaining the busiest station. The company says the growth reflects e…
