Israel Railways Announces Delays Following Signaling Malfunction Near Kiryat Malachi
Israel Railways reported morning delays toward Beersheba due to a signaling fault in Kiryat Malachi. Upcoming weekend infrastructure works and concert transport changes were also announced.
Israel Railways passengers experienced delays on Wednesday morning due to a signaling system malfunction in the Kiryat Malachi area, impacting train traffic toward Beersheba.
Signaling Malfunction and Delays
According to an official statement issued by Israel Railways, the technical issue directly affected the southern corridor.
"Due to a signaling fault in the Kiryat Malachi area, delays are currently occurring on train services along the Beersheba line. The western line to Beersheba is operating as usual via the Sderot and Netivot stations. Railway technical teams are on-site working to repair the fault and restore full service. We apologize for the inconvenience," the company stated.
Upcoming Infrastructure Works
In addition to the current disruption, Israel Railways announced upcoming life-saving infrastructure maintenance work in the Ashdod area to improve overall safety and service quality. These scheduled modifications will take effect on Friday, October 23, with regular service resuming after the Sabbath.
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Beersheba-Herzliya trains will operate on a split schedule between Beersheba Center and Ashkelon, as well as between Yavne West and Herzliya.
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Ashkelon-Binyamina trains will terminate and depart from the Rehovot station.
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Free shuttle bus services will be provided by Israel Railways to accommodate affected commuters.
Event Transport Adjustments
Additional schedule adjustments are planned for Thursday, October 22, 2026, to accommodate attendees traveling to the major "Next" musical concert at the Ramat Gan Stadium. Special reinforcement trains numbered 687 and 8299 will terminate their routes at Yavne West and Rehovot.
The high-profile concert features prominent Israeli artists, including Omer Adam, Rita, Osher Coen, Odeya, Idan Amedi, and Ben Zur. Founded in May 1948, the state-owned enterprise continues to serve as the nation's primary heavy rail operator under the Ministry of Transport.
