Tel Aviv Metro Launches Major Autonomous Train Infrastructure Tenders
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
NTA has launched a 30 billion shekel tender process for the Tel Aviv metro's autonomous train systems, following strong international interest. The metro will feature driverless trains and advanced Israeli cyber technologies, spanning 150 km with 109 stations, aiming to reduce costly traffic congestion. The project is Israel's largest infrastructure effort, expected to serve over 600 million passengers annually.
- 01NTA initiates 30 billion shekel tender for Tel Aviv metro's autonomous train systems.
- 02Metro will use fully driverless trains with GoA4 technology and Israeli cyber security.
- 03Network includes 150 km of track, 109 underground stations, connecting 24 municipalities.
- 04Project aims to alleviate Israel's 40 billion shekel annual traffic congestion cost.
- 05Expected to handle over 600 million rides yearly, Israel's most complex infrastructure project.
- 06NTA seeks top global partners to ensure advanced, reliable, and secure metro operations.
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