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14 Oct 2018 | 06:04 PM UTC

Israel: Power failure halts service on Tel-Aviv-Jerusalem train line Oct. 14

Power failure forces temporary suspension of express train service connecting Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Jerusalem October 14; lingering rail transportation disruptions expected over coming hours

Warning

Event

A power failure reportedly forced the temporary suspension of express train service between Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), serving Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem on the morning (local time) of Sunday, October 14. Israel Railways officials have claimed that regularly scheduled service is expected to resume on Sunday, without providing a precise timeframe. Lingering rail transportation disruptions (including train delays and cancelations) are to be expected over the coming hours until repairs are completed.

Advice

Potentially affected travelers are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for train delays and cancelations, and contact Israel Railways for more information.