What you need to know about Tel Aviv train closures
Massive amounts of congestion and foot traffic are being recorded due to the closure of the HaShalom train station in Tel Aviv; Ministry of Transportation is offering a variety of alternative travel arrangements for the convenience of passengers.
The Ministry of Transportation and Israel Railways offered passengers several solutions, including free shuttles from different stations in Tel Aviv and free buses from the Arlozorov station to Ben Gurion Airport.
Despite the Arlozorov Station in Tel Aviv responding well to the situation, with buses and shuttles ready to immediately transport passengers exiting the train, the Netanya and Beit Yehoshua Stations recorded long lines, heavy foot traffic and many complaints.
The shuttles, designated line 777, run free of charge from Tel Aviv stations Haganah, HaShalom and Savidor Central (Arlozorov).
The lines will pass through the following locations:
- HaHaganah Station
- HaShalom Station going south at the corner of Begin and Givat HaTahmoshet St, facing south
- HaShalom Station going north at the corner of Begin and Givat HaTahmoshet St, facing north
- Savidor Central (Arlozorov) Station at the 20 and 21 line Dan stations
The shuttles will leave the station on the following schedule: 6:00-9:00am whenever the shuttle is full, 9:00am-3:00pm every 10 minutes, 3:00-7:00pm whenever the shuttle is full, and 7:00-11:00pm every 10 minutes.
In addition to the shuttles, an alternative train line bypassing Tel Aviv and going between Nahariya and Be'er Sheva will also be functioning. The train will stop at Nahariya, the Haifa stations, Herzliya, Lod, Ramla, Kiryat Gat, Lahavim-Rahat and the Be'er Sheva stations.
Additionally, free buses will be running all day from Arlozorov to Ben Gurion Airport.
Holders of a monthly or annual pass valid during the construction period and closure of one or several of the stations will be eligible for compensation. Compensation will be awarded automatically on ticketing machines and ticket offices until May 10.
