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Power Failure Disrupts Train Service Between Tel Aviv and Lod During Morning Rush Hour

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First reported by N12 · 14 hours ago

What happened

A power failure on July 26, 2026, caused a two-hour train service disruption between Tel Aviv and Lod during rush hour, affecting thousands of commuters. Service was restored after the delay. This follows a similar disruption the previous week caused by a fire near the tracks.

  • 01A power failure halted train service between Tel Aviv and Lod on July 26, 2026.
  • 02The disruption occurred during peak morning hours, affecting many commuters.
  • 03Train service was suspended for over two hours before resuming.
  • 04The incident caused congestion at Tel Aviv HaShalom station.
  • 05Last week, a fire near Be'er Ya'akov tracks caused delays on multiple lines.
  • 06Israel Railways issued public notices about the disruptions and recovery efforts.

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N12Center · Hebrew14 hours ago
Power Failure Disrupts Train Service Between Tel Aviv and Lod During Morning Rush Hour
MakoCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Power Failure Disrupts Train Service Between Tel Aviv and Lod During Morning Rush

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