Israel
Extra trains on Jerusalem–Tel Aviv line for election day
Israel Railways announced more trains on the Jerusalem–Tel Aviv line on Tuesday, October 27, election day for the Knesset. Train travel will also be free for everyone.
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From 12:00 to 20:00, trains between Jerusalem–Yitzhak Navon and Tel Aviv will run three times an hour in each direction, instead of twice an hour. The additional, third train will start and end its journey at Tel Aviv HaHagana station.
Free train travel for everyone will begin on Monday, October 26, at 20:00. It will remain available until public transport services end on election day, October 27.
Details are available on the Israel Railways website: rail.co.il
What to know
- Election day is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- From 12:00 to 20:00, three trains per hour will run in each direction on the Jerusalem–Tel Aviv line, instead of two.
- The third train will start and end its journey at Tel Aviv HaHagana station.
- Free travel for everyone begins on October 26 at 20:00 and continues until public transport services end on election day.
- Details: rail.co.il
Sources
- Israel Railways — 2026-10-22
