Israel Launches 'Menashe Railways' to Connect Harish and Surrounding Areas to National Network
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Globes · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Israel's National Planning Council approved the "Menashe Railways" project to connect Harish and nearby areas to the national rail network with 50 km of new tracks, three stations, and extensive road upgrades. The project includes significant tunneling to protect the environment and aims to improve travel times, freight transport, and public transit access between northern Israel and central regions.
- 01Israel approves 'Menashe Railways' to link Harish and surrounding towns to national rail network.
- 02Project includes 50 km of double-track railway and upgrades to highways 574, 581, and corridor 444.
- 03Three new train stations will be built in Bat Hefer, Baqa al-Gharbiyye, and Harish.
- 04Railway route includes extensive tunneling under Megiddo Biosphere Reserve to protect nature.
- 05Project aims to reduce road congestion, improve freight transport, and enhance public transit access.
- 06Planning officials emphasize balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation.
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