Public transportation

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.
A light rail car stands at its stop. Jerusalem will open the R3 light rail line on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network

Construction of the Tel Aviv metro light rail, May 21, 2026.

Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs

Jerusalem's new light rail line

Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network


Israeli public transport fares to rise for second time in less than a year

Bus and train fares in Israel will significantly rise this Friday to fund the “Transportation Justice” reform, though the quality of public transport will remain low.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Man steals a bus in Rehovot 'to get home for the Seder'

The man was arrested by police for driving recklessly and overturning a bus in a parking lot in central Israel.

 The bus that a resident of Shafir overturned in Rehovot on Saturday April 13, 2025.

Light rail, heavy headache: What Jerusalemites think of the light rail construction

The Red Line was suspended for five days this past week. Beyond the inconvenience, where do the municipality and Jerusalemites stand on construction of the new lines to come?

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

Grapevine: Well wishes to Idan Amedi

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ISRAELI ACTOR (‘Fauda’) and reserve soldier Idan Amedi, who was seriously wounded in the Gaza Strip, attends a press conference upon his release from the Sheba Medical Center in January.

No trains, only tests: Jerusalem Light Rail suspended for expansion

Starting on February 9, the light rail system will be required to conduct a series of safety tests in order to obtain the necessary permits to meet international regulations.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Bus companies launch a new and upgraded customer service center in Beersheba

Expanded customer service center offers improved assistance for southern Israel’s public transport passengers.

 Expanding the service in Beersheba

CAF Israel president: Israel Railways must bring in more players

"What is needed is 200 kilometers to connect the Saudi railway network to the Israeli one — via Jordan," said CAF Israel president Mickey Raviv.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.

Egged CEO: We provide Israel with transport security

The week of October 7, more than 1,300 drivers showed up to assist in the transfer of combat units and the evacuation of residents.

Egged public transport to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Traveling by bus? Here's how to save 35% on your monthly payment

With Pango, you can pay for public transportation easily, efficiently, and affordably. The app allows users to apply discount profiles and even offers additional perks that help save even more money.

 Paying for public transportation with your phone

Wild ride: One in five women ride e-scooters in Gush Dan region - survey

The survey aimed to look at the usage of e-scooters by Israeli women, the concerns preventing them from riding and potential solutions to encourage more use.

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