Fire near tracks in Rishon LeZion halts train service to Ashdod

Israel Railways suspended train service between Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan and Ashdod Ad Halom on Tuesday due to a fire near the tracks. Yavne West station was closed as firefighting crews responded. No casualties have been reported.

A fire broke out near the railway tracks in the Rishon LeZion area on Tuesday afternoon, prompting Israel Railways to halt service on the coastal line between Rishon LeZion Moshe Dayan and Ashdod Ad Halom. Yavne West station was closed to passengers until service resumes. Firefighting crews are at the scene. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are not yet known. No injuries have been reported.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 13:38 · 4 AugLatest

   Train services in the Rishon LeZion area are gradually resuming.

2. 12:47 · 4 Aug

   Yavne West station closed due to fire.

3. 12:43 · 4 Aug

   Fire near tracks in Rishon LeZion halts train service to Ashdod

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