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Intercity buses, Israel Railways to be free on election day, Central Elections Committee decides

The free bus service will start at 8:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and last until the end of public transportation services on election day.

Traffic at the entrance to Jerusalem. August 09, 2026.
View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Trains to run on special schedule ahead of Yom Kippur, Israel Railways announces

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

Trains to run on special Rosh Hashanah schedule, Israel Railways announces

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

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


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

The incident comes as the airport continues to face flight delays caused by a strike led by Israel Airports Authority (IAA) workers’ union on Thursday.

Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025

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

Once upon a time, the historic Valley Train connected a region. Today, it is connecting a community through art

Historic Valley Train at Kfar Yehoshua Station, 1930s. People exit the waiting room where the art gallery is now housed.
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Israel Railways resumes train service between Tel Aviv and Lod after electrical failure

The company said its crews were working to restore normal service as quickly as possible and recommended that passengers still impacted consider using alternative means.

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

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.

Man seriously injured after being struck by train at Ra'anana South Station

MDA personnel responded to the scene of the incident and provided first aid before transferring the man to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, where he is being treated for multiple internal injuries.

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

Israel's Eastern Rail Line opens for partial operations, three new stations inaugurated

The fully operational Eastern Rail Line will increase the railway network's capacity by approximately 30%, Israel Railways said, giving the system added flexibility to accommodate growing demand.

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

Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.

Security and rescue forces at the scene where an electric vehicle caught fire from its battery in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2024.

Israel Railways showcases AI-powered mapping breakthrough on global stage

A new AI‑driven mapping platform promises safer, faster, and more efficient rail development.

Workers repair Israeli Railway tracks after a shutdown caused by a technical problem in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2025

Emergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam

The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam. 

Emergency service volunteers, together with Jerusalem District Police and other forces, are searching for five people last seen in a Jeep driving near Beit Zayit Dam.

Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident

Israel Railways announced that the trains have since returned to full operation.

 Thousands on the platform at the Hashalom Station near Begin Street.