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Israel Rail Network Faces Major Weekend Disruptions Due to Infrastructure Upgrades
Israel Railways will suspend or shorten multiple northern train lines this weekend for infrastructure upgrades, closing 12 stations temporarily. Additional weekend disruptions will occur in central Israel due to the Railway 431 project, with free shuttle buses provided to ease passenger impact.
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- 01Northern Israel rail lines will be suspended or shortened from August 20 to 23 for infrastructure work.
- 02Twelve northern stations, including Nahariya and Afula, will close temporarily during the weekend.
- 03Free shuttle buses and increased bus services will operate to mitigate passenger disruption.
- 04Weekend rail suspensions have been recurring in northern Israel due to electrification projects.
- 05Additional weekend closures will affect Modiin to Ben Gurion Airport trains through early September.
- 06Railway 431 project will add a new electrified line connecting central Israel to Jerusalem and Modiin.
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