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Historic milestone on the tracks: Eastern Railway line opens Sunday
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
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.
- 01A new railway line opens in Israel on Sunday.
- 02The eastern line will eventually connect Haifa and Beersheba.
- 03The launch follows many delays.
- 04Service will begin gradually.
- 05Passengers are described as receiving welcome news.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Historic milestone on the tracks: Eastern Railway line opens Sunday
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Eastern Rail Line Opens Partly, Marking a Historic First With Major Gaps
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Israel Railways to Open Eastern Line, Adding New Stations and Weekend Service
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