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El Al cancels all flights, tells passengers not to come to airport amid Iran threat

The company confirmed it is acting in accordance with instructions from the country's security and aviation authorities.

 UP, UP, and away with El Al profits.
 A view shows a rusted train at an old railway station in Beirut, Lebanon October 27, 2017.

Beirut's new government moves to reboot Lebanon's public transport

The German ICE high-speed train

At least 18 injured in knife attack in Hamburg, woman arrested

 Urban renewal plan in North Bat Yam

Massive renewal in Bat Yam: 4,600 apartments to be built around the light rail station


Israeli public transport fares to rise for second time in less than a year

Bus and train fares in Israel will significantly rise this Friday to fund the “Transportation Justice” reform, though the quality of public transport will remain low.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

CAF Israel president: Israel Railways must bring in more players

"What is needed is 200 kilometers to connect the Saudi railway network to the Israeli one — via Jordan," said CAF Israel president Mickey Raviv.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.

Israel Railways CEO: We aim for 300m passengers by 2040

Israel Railways CEO Moshe Jana: 'These are not imaginary numbers, but numbers that we are part of the five-year plan. The dream — 30 minutes gross from Beersheva or Haifa to Tel Aviv.'

Israel Railways trains

Bangkok to Beijing: Thailand speeds up high-speed rail link to China via Laos by 2030

Government spokesman says the rail line will connect Thailand to the global economy and bring it closer to becoming a logistics hub.

 Bangkok to Beijing: Thailand accelerates high-speed rail project to connect with China via Laos by 2030.

Saudi Arabia unveils 'Dream of the Desert', Middle East's first five-star luxury train

Designed as a five-star journey, the train blends luxury hospitality with exquisite design for a rich cultural experience.

 Saudi Arabia unveils 'Dream of the Desert', Middle East's first five-star luxury train. Illustration.

He traveled 290km under the train. Railway employees found him in routine under-gear inspection

On Thursday, railway employees conducting a routine under-gear inspection discovered a young man hiding under the S4 coach of the Pune-Danapur Express in India.

 On Thursday, railway employees conducting a routine under-gear inspection discovered a young man hiding under the S4 coach of the Pune-Danapur Express in India. Illustration.

Saudi king officially opens Riyadh metro project

King Salman inaugurated Riyadh's new metro network, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030 that will begin serving passengers next month.

 View shows the construction site of Riyadh Metro

Remote work cuts car travel and emissions but hurts public transit ridership

The rise in remote work during the pandemic has both environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and challenges for public transit systems.

Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

Israel promises improved train WiFi experiment, forgets start date

An experiment will begin improve WiFi and cellular reception on Israeli trains, but no start date or timetable has been announced.

 A passenger engrossed in a cell phone on the train

Israel's trains to receive improved cellular reception, WiFi access

The Communication and Transportation Ministries are working together on a joint experiment in order to improve cellular reception onboard trains.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.

'They took my daughter': IDF soldier dies after being hit by train

The military police began an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

 Israelis use the train transportation system after a long weekend on a very crowded Sunday, Karmiel and Beer Sheva stations, on May 28, 2023.