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.
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.
The depot in Ashkelon is equipped with movable working platforms, nicknamed “flying carpets,” which allow work to be done at any level.
Categories: Fleet, Middle East, Passenger
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