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February 26, 2026 | Metros

Tel Aviv launches $50bn metro project

The Tel Aviv metro will be 150km long and comprise three lines with 109 stations.

September 27, 2025 | Middle East

CAF defends role in Jerusalem light rail project

Spanish manufacturer reacts as criticism of foreign companies active in Israel grows.

August 27, 2025 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - fleet: Stockholm orders narrow-gauge EMUs

ČD tenders for long-distance coaches - GWR to introduce class 175s in southwest England - ComfortJets for Prague - Vienna - Villach - New trams in Cottbus - Israeli shunting RFI - Chiltern to introduce low-emissions locomotives.

August 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Major disruption follows catenary damage in Israel

Freight train damages overhead wires at two locations north and south of Tel Aviv.

July 31, 2025 | High-speed

Funding released for Israel’s first high-speed line

Trains will operate at up to 250km/h on new line from Shefayim to Haifa.

March 7, 2025 | Middle East

Jerusalem light rail extensions open

Red Line extended by 7.25km to the north and south.

July 29, 2024 | Metros

Greater Tel Aviv Metro approved

Three-line underground network will total 150km and include 109 stations.

July 4, 2024 | Metros

Jerusalem metro plan gets green light

Contract to prepare a master plan will be tendered following approval by the Ministry of Transport.

May 22, 2024 | Light Rail

Alstom to supply Citadis LRVs for Haifa - Nazareth line

Supplier is part of the consortium delivering the €1bn PPP light rail project in Israel.

April 16, 2024 | News

Israel approves A1 Link extension

The extended line will run underground into the centre of Jerusalem.

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