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December 20, 2022 | Metros

Trial excavation underway for Tel Aviv Metro tunnels

Three tunnel boring machines (TBMs) required to build 150km network.

December 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Israel unveils plans to extend A1 Link to central Jerusalem

2.8km tunnel will take trains closer to Old City.

September 7, 2022 | Light Rail

Tel Aviv Red Line opening could be delayed as issues mount

The line is due to open at the end of November.

September 3, 2022 | Light Rail

Minrav to build Nof HaGalil station for Nofit tram-train

The project includes construction of a 200m-long tunnel.

August 25, 2022 | Policy

Britain shares rail expertise with Israel

Crossrail International providing advice on Tel Aviv network.

May 18, 2022 | Light Rail

Tel Aviv Red Line ready for November opening

After suffering delays during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tel Aviv’s Red Line light rail project is on-track to achieve its updated opening date. David Burroughs visits the newly-built depot at Kiryat Arye and rides the line as testing increases.

May 12, 2022 | Fleet

New fleet takes rail in Israel to new heights

Israel is upgrading much of its rail network to accommodate rising passenger numbers, with large-scale electrification and ERTMS rollouts underway. Israel Railways has also ordered up to 60 EMUs from Siemens, the country’s first EMU fleet, which entered service at the end of last year. David Burroughs visits the country to learn more.

May 1, 2022 | Main line

Upgrade of Tel Aviv Savidor station to be completed by 2025

Daily patronage at the station is expected to increase by 50% to 75,000 by 2025.

April 25, 2022 | Financial

Haifa - Nazareth tram-train line finance, design, build, operate tender issued

The contract will run for 25 years.

April 1, 2022 | Infrastructure

Israel to build new 7km freight railway

The new line in the Negev desert will help to boost aggregate supplies in the country.

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