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Tel Aviv Train Services Halted for Week Amid Upgrades

8/20/2025

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Israel Railways will suspend train services in central Tel Aviv for a week starting August 20, 2025, for infrastructure upgrades.
Major stations, including Tel Aviv HaShalom, will close, with trains redirected to alternative stations.
Free shuttle buses will run every five minutes to reduce disruptions.
Recent electrical faults caused millions of shekels in damage, contributing to transport chaos.
Strikes and potential missile damage are complicating the situation and affecting the Israeli economy.

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Israel Railways will suspend train services in central Tel Aviv for a week starting August 20, 2025, for infrastructure upgrades.
Major stations, including Tel Aviv HaShalom, will close, with trains redirected to alternative stations.
Free shuttle buses will run every five minutes to reduce disruptions.
Recent electrical faults caused millions of shekels in damage, contributing to transport chaos.
Strikes and potential missile damage are complicating the situation and affecting the Israeli economy.