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Israel Opens New Eastern Railway Line Connecting Arab Towns and Coastal Cities
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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago
What happened
Israel opened the first phase of its Eastern Railway line, connecting new stations including the first in Arab towns. The line currently runs diesel trains requiring transfers, with full electrification and extension planned for next year.
- 01Israel launches first new passenger rail line since 2018 with Eastern Railway project.
- 02Three new stations opened, including first-ever in Arab communities Shomron-Taybeh and Tira-Kokhav Ya'ir.
- 03Travel from Hadera East to Tel Aviv takes about one hour with a transfer at Rosh HaAyin North.
- 04Line operates Sunday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., currently using diesel trains due to incomplete electrification.
- 05Full project to Lod with additional stations expected to open next year.
- 06Officials highlight the line's role in regional growth and improved connectivity.
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