Train traffic in the Haifa area was temporarily suspended after metal parts fell from a freight car and damaged the track near Haifa Merkaz HaShmona station, Israel Railways said. Crews are working to restore operations and the incident is under investigation.
Israel Railways halted train services in the Haifa area around 05:00 after metal parts fell from a freight car and damaged the track near the Haifa Merkaz HaShmona station. The company said night services were adjusted and crews are working to restore operations as the incident is investigated.
As The Zioneer reported at 04:09, a similar disruption was already underway — the earlier bulletin noted that services had been halted after metal debris fell from a freight car. This 05:05 message confirms the same incident with no new details on the extent of the damage or restart timeline.
No injuries or security-related cause have been reported. The suspension affects overnight and potentially early-morning commuters. Israel Railways has not yet issued an update on the morning schedule.
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