Train traffic halted on Tuesday morning between the Beersheba-Lehavim and Rahat-Kiryat Gat stations. This was due to damage in the communications and signaling systems in the Lehavim area.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the communication cables were stolen.
Transports were sent to the affected stations. Israel Railways said in a statement that "service to Beersheba continues to be active through the western Negev line."
Approximately three hours after the shutdown began, Israel Railways reported that trains are gradually returning to normal.