Israel Railways

How you can access free public transportation to get to polling booths on Election Day - explainer

Free public transportation will be available to all passengers, not just eligible voters, on approximately 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines.

Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on January 21, 2026.
Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

A train seen at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, pictured in 2020; illustrative.

Trains between Tel Aviv, Lod halted temporarily due to suspicious item found on tracks

Traffic at the entrance to Jerusalem. August 09, 2026.

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


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

On the eve of the holiday, Sunday, September 20, trains will run on an increased schedule until 13:00 p.m.

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

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

On the eve of the holiday, Friday, September 11, trains will operate from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with increased service on the Haifa-Tel Aviv line.

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

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.

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.