Free parking lot with more than 400 spaces opens at Ashkelon station

Construction of a second parking lot is also underway. Once it is completed, visitors to the station will have access to about 820 new, organized and accessible parking spaces.

The municipality did not say when construction of the second lot is expected to be completed. Its announcement also included a link to a video.

What to know

• The new parking lot is open and free of charge.
• It has more than 400 parking spaces.
• Construction of a second parking lot has begun.
• More about the station and parking is available in the [portal guide](ashkelon.org.il/en/guides/zheleznodorozh…).

On September 18, it was reported that the first parking lot near the railway station had been built and was expected to open after the Tishrei holidays. The municipality has now announced that it is open.

The portal’s [guide to Ashkelon railway station](ashkelon.org.il/en/guides/zheleznodorozh…) includes information about train schedules and parking.