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Israel Railways to Reduce Service on Key Lines During Peak Hours
Israel Railways announced that train frequency will be temporarily reduced during peak hours on Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29, 2026. The service disruptions are due to essential, life-saving safety and infrastructure upgrade work on the tracks in the Rishon LeZion area.
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What happened
- 01Israel Railways will reduce peak-hour train frequency on October 28 and 29, 2026, for essential track upgrades near Rishon LeZion.
- 02The service reduction will affect thousands of commuters at stations in the Sharon ring, Bat Yam, Holon, and Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan.
- 03Train frequency on the Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan to Herzliya line will drop to two trains per hour during peak times.
- 04The reduction represents a service cut of up to 50 percent from the usual three to four trains per hour.
- 05Selected trains on the Be'er Sheva Center to Herzliya line will make additional stops at Holon and Bat Yam to assist passengers.
- 06Israel Railways described the infrastructure improvements as vital, life-saving safety measures.
- 07Passengers are urged to check official Israel Railways channels, such as the website and app, for updated schedules.
The changes will affect thousands of commuters in the Gush Dan and Sharon regions. Specifically, the frequency on the Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan to Herzliya line, which includes stations in the Sharon ring, will drop to two trains per hour during peak times, down from the usual three to four. This represents a service reduction of up to 50 percent.
To help accommodate passengers, Israel Railways will add extra stops at Holon and Bat Yam stations for some trains on the southern line running between Be'er Sheva Center and Herzliya. Passengers are advised to check updated schedules through official Israel Railways channels, including its website, app, and customer service hotline.
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