Transportation

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

It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.

Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.
A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry

The control tower is pictured as planes are seen on the tarmac after an air traffic control outage, bringing flights to a standstill at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, US, May 11, 2025.

US reliance on outdated, obsolete technology for air traffic control systems could lead to disaster

The empty streets in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. Israel came to a standstill for 25-hours during the high holiday of Yom Kippur when observant Jews fast and Israelis are prohibited from driving, October 2, 2025.

Over 250 people injured in Yom Kippur road accidents in 2025, road safety group warns


Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Road closures, canceled trains: Mass ultra-Orthodox protests shut down Jerusalem's public transport

Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3 to undergo NIS 310 m. expansion

Oron Infrastructure wins major tender to add 7,000 square meters and a new passenger gate as Israel's main airport prepares for surging traffic.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Surprise Egg: Egged’s Egg app promises to change the culture of travel

Egged’s app unites all transport in Israel with live navigation and personalized info. CEO: “After years of ads, we bring a new travel experience.”

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Tehran inaugurates Holy Virgin Mary metro station decorated with Christian art

Mayor Ali Reza Zakani hailed the new stop near Saint Sarkis Cathedral as a symbol of coexistence and respect for Iran's recognized religious minorities.

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Hostility among European firms could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s metro project

Israel’s massive post-war infrastructure boom faces a critical hurdle as international partners grow wary, putting the Tel Aviv Metro schedule at risk and increasing reliance on local companies.

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

Grapevine: Transportation on vacation

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Why specialized Uber accident lawyers are becoming increasingly necessary

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Light Rail construction sees major changes made to Jerusalem's bus routes

The construction comes as a result of efforts to build a new "Blue Line" of the Light Rail, which will include a two-kilometer-long tunnel that begins at the intersection of Jaffa Street and Strauss.

View of the Jerusalem Light Rail on Jaffa Street in central Jerusalem, September 2, 2025

Athens successful launches 24-hour public transport service

“We are very happy, first because the 24-hour operation of the metro on Saturdays was implemented, and second because thousands of passengers embraced it,” said a Tram & Metro official.

Illustration: the metro entrance in Athens’ Monastiraki square at night.