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Israel Railways to cut Modi'in service this weekend to connect new 431 line to rail network

Upon its expected completion in 2028, Track 431 is anticipated to connect Jerusalem directly to the Shfela region and to Israel's southern coast, at a cost of NIS 3.5 billion.

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.
Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025

Ben-Gurion Airport train station faces delays due to 'localized fault,' Israel Railways says

Historic Valley Train at Kfar Yehoshua Station, 1930s. People exit the waiting room where the art gallery is now housed.PremiumPremium

In Kfar Yehoshua's old train station, artists stitch Israel's story since October 7

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Israel Railways resumes train service between Tel Aviv and Lod after electrical failure


Passover interview with Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion

What would happen if you’re invited to a bat mitzvah that takes place in the “egalitarian” area? First I’d say no, but then I would check the case. Progressive Jewry is not a problem in Jerusalem.

Moshe Lion, 2019.

Trains running once again following strike, delays expected

The trains have been a dysfunctional form of public transportation in Israel for the past few weeks with numerous cases of extreme delays and cancellations.

Cars drive on a highway as a train enters a station in Tel Aviv, Israel November 25, 2018

Michael Maixner named new CEO of Israel Railways

A former IDF colonel, Maixner currently serves as CEO of IMCO Industries, a Tel Aviv Stock Exchange-listed defense company, and previously served as CEO of Merkavim and Hod Assaf Industries.

Passengers travel on Israel's new high-speed rail line from Ben Gurion International Airport to Jerusalem September 25, 2018

Israel Railways CEO Shahar Ayalon to step down

Last week, a war of words broke out between Ayalon and Transportation Minister Israel Katz as a result of persistent malfunctions on the new electrified railway.

A woman walks on a platform in front of a train as passengers are seen through the carriage windows at Tel Aviv's HaShalom train station, Israel November 25, 2018. Picture taken November 25, 2018

Israel Railways' roller coaster ride

According to Ayalon, Israel Railways is currently facing a shortage of approximately 150 train carriages to adequately fulfill the demand of the network.

An Israel Railways train.

Planes, trains and escalators: A ride on the new high-speed express

The train will go only as far as the airport for at least another six months, as the line from the airport to Tel Aviv is not yet electrified.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Israel Katz on inaugural ride of Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high speed rail, September 20, 2018

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Overdue and incomplete: High-speed Jerusalem rail opens partially

Originally due to open in 2008, Israel's flagship infrastructure project has been plagued by repeated lengthy delays and soaring costs.

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz stands at one of the five tunnels dug to accommodate the country’s first high-speed electric train from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem rail link likely to open only partially next month

The Jerusalem - Tel Aviv rail link has been plagued by problems that have delayed it by decades and are exceptional for a developed country.

Transportation Minister Israel Katz stands next to the electric locomotive that hauled test train on January 15, 2018

Katz rushes to finish Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train, without other service cuts

Israel Railways yesterday presented changes in its timetable in the framework of operating the high-speed Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway.

An Israel Railways train passes through Ein Yael in Jerusalem