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.
Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network
Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs
Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network
Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh
Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.
What is Shabbat life like in the most populated Jewish municipalities?
NGO report assesses weekend activity options in 53 non-ultra-orthodox municipalities.
From Tel Aviv to Haifa in 30 minutes: Israel Railways to launch high-speed line by 2029
According to the Transportation Ministry, trains on the new line will be capable of speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour.
Grapevine: Israel-Iran: Days of yore
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Rebuilding Jerusalem: Keeping up with the rapid changes in Israel's capital
In some cases, change has become so rapid that it is difficult when passing an empty storefront to remember what merchandise was sold from there as recently as a week ago.
NGO: Travel is essential right, must be provided, even on Shabbat
Israel Hofsheet also demanded the particular provision of transport options to the around 150,000 Israelis stuck abroad after Israeli airspace was closed at the start of Operation Rising Lion.
Beirut's new government moves to reboot Lebanon's public transport
Civil society leaders in Lebanon continue to advocate for equitable urban infrastructure despite decades of political inaction
A city in transit: Muddling through Jerusalem’s light rail construction
This isn’t just about inconvenience. It’s about how an entire city’s population – that of the capital, no less – has had to fundamentally restructure their lives overnight.
Grapevine: Huckabee's here
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The road less traveled doesn’t exist: The future of Israel's traffic jams, public transport woes
It’s no secret to Israelis that our country has a transportation problem. But despite public awareness, it’s not getting any better.
