Israel Railways announced that from Thursday evening through Saturday night (July 9–11), train service in parts of the central and lowland regions will be suspended due to infrastructure work. Kfar Chabad and Lod Ganei Aviv stations will be closed, and no direct service will run between Lod and Tel Aviv. Free shuttles, a dedicated hourly direct train between Lod and Tel Aviv Savidor, and augmented bus service will be provided as alternatives, according to the company's announcement.
The planned closures affect the central rail corridor through Lod, a key junction for services between the south and Tel Aviv. Passengers on the Beer Sheva–Tel Aviv and Ashkelon–Tel Aviv lines will be rerouted or offered alternative transport. The work is part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades maintained by Israel Railways, which have led to similar temporary disruptions in recent weeks—including station closures in the north last Friday and earlier road closures for light-rail development in the Tel Aviv area. Travelers are advised to check updated schedules before departing.
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