Israel Railways temporarily halts train service between Tel Aviv and Lod due to electrical failure

ByUDI ETZIONJULY 26, 2026 07:52Israel Railways announced on Sunday that train service between Tel Aviv and Lod had been temporarily suspended due to a localized fault in the railway's electrification network, which is currently being repaired.The company said its crews are working to restore normal service as quickly as possible and recommended that passengers consider using alternative means of transportation in the meantime.A train seen at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, pictured in 2020; illustrative. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Israel Railways suspended service due to fire last weekLast week, Israel Railways announced that a fire in the Be'er Ya'acov area had temporarily halted train service between Lod, Rehovot and Ashkelon, as well as between Lod and Rishon Lezion HaRishonim.The disruption also caused delays and service changes affecting trains serving the Ashkelon, Ashdod Ad Halom Metropol, Yavne East, Be'er Ya'acov, Lod and Rishon Lezion HaRishonim stations.This is a developing story. Follow us on Google