Israel has a well-developed transport infrastructure. Popular means of transportation around the country are buses, cars and trains. The railway provides safe and reliable transportation of passengers. Israel's trains are moving along established routes. They make stops at train stations in large cities and at small suburban stations. Many residents of the country, like foreign tourists, prefer to travel by train. Traveling by rail is considered faster and more comfortable than traveling by bus. The passenger is more comfortable in the carriage than in the bus cabin.
Railway device
Israel's trains belong to the state-owned company, which has the largest transport infrastructure in the country. The carriages on trains are of two- and one-story. All trains are equipped with bathrooms, washbasins, air conditioning and telephones, but they do not have a dining car. For the convenience of passengers, carts with drinks and sandwiches are periodically transported along the aisles. Trains are often late, especially on weekends. It's hard to find a place on Sunday in the Haifu and Tel Aviv destinations.
Israel Railways runs in the north from Nahariya to Kiryat Gat and Dimona in the south. From west to east, it runs from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Railroad tracks follow through the cities of the central part of the state: Tikva, Petah, Kfar Saba. Today, work is underway to expand and modernize the railway. For this reason, construction work is underway in some areas.
Schedule and routes
Information on the movement of trains can be found on the website https://www.rail.co.il. Train tickets in Israel can be purchased at train stations. They are sold in special machines and at cash desks. A passenger can buy a one-way ticket, there and back, as well as for 12 trips at once. If you wish, you can book a place in advance. By purchasing a round-trip ticket, the passenger also receives a one-day bus pass.
The country has the following regular railway routes:
- Tel Aviv - Rehovot. The train goes south and passes Kfar Chabad.
- Tel Aviv - Nahariya. Route north through Haifa, Netanya, Akko.
- Tel Aviv - Jerusalem. The train is heading southeast.
On the train, stations are announced not only in Hebrew, but also in English. Trains do not operate on major Jewish holidays, as well as on Saturdays. There are no strict restrictions on baggage transportation. You can carry things of acceptable dimensions. An indispensable condition for the trip: personal luggage should not threaten the safety of people. It is allowed to take large bags and suitcases, personal items, baby carriages (folding), laptops on the train.
