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Israel Approves Eastward Extension of M1 Metro Line to Connect Kfar Saba with Eastern Rail Corridor

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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israel's National Infrastructure Committee approved extending the M1 metro line eastward from Kfar Saba by 2.5 kilometers, adding two new stations to connect with Israel Railways and support urban renewal, while rejecting a commercial link between Ra'anana and Kfar Saba branches due to service concerns.

01The M1 metro line will be extended 2.5 km east from Kfar Saba to the eastern rail corridor.
02Two new stations will be built: one in Yoseftal neighborhood and another at Kfar Saba North hub.
03The extension is mostly underground and supports a major urban renewal project in Yoseftal.
04The Kfar Saba North station will connect the metro to Israel Railways and Samaria settlements.
05A proposed commercial link between Ra'anana and Kfar Saba branches was rejected due to service impact.
06The decision aims to balance network expansion with maintaining train frequency and service quality.

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