Israel Railways

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025
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

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

|ByTANIA SHALOM MICHAELIAN
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

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.

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

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.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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.

APRIL 12, 2019ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
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.

APRIL 10, 2019ByEYTAN HALON
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.

DECEMBER 26, 2018ByEYTAN HALON
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.

DECEMBER 18, 2018ByEYTAN HALON
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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018BySYBIL EHRLICH
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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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018ByEYTAN HALON
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.

AUGUST 23, 2018BySONIA GORODEISKY/ GLOBES
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.

AUGUST 1, 2018BySONIA GORODEISKY/ GLOBES
An Israel Railways train passes through Ein Yael in Jerusalem

Rushed work on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast link causes concern

A number of sources told Globes that in recent weeks the pressure has been causing near accidents during work on the line.

JULY 25, 2018ByAMIRAM BARKAT, SONIA GORODEISKY/GLOBES
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.