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Israel Railways service changes in Sukkot and Simchat Torah 🌿

September 23, 2026

    Dear riders,

    We have collected several Israel Railways service changes that will take place during Sukkot and Simchat Torah 🌾🍋🌿.

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    🚉 Changes in Israel Railways service

    Sukkot Eve, Friday, 25.9.26 and the End of Sukkot, Saturday night, 26.9.26 | Eve of the Second Holiday, Hoshana Rabba, Friday, 2.10.26 and the End of the Second Holiday, Simchat Torah, Saturday night, 3.10.26:

    • Passenger trains will operate on a reinforced schedule, based on the Friday and Saturday night timetables, with the addition of high-frequency rail service of two trains every hour (instead of one train every hour) on the Haifa – Tel Aviv line.In addition, trains on the Hadera East – Rosh HaAyin North line will operate at a frequency of one train per hour in each direction.

    Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Sunday – Thursday, 27.9.26 – 1.10.26 | Isru Chag, Sunday, 4.10.26:

    • The route of train No. 8030 will be extended: it will start its journey at Be’er Sheva Center station at 9:41 and end its journey at Haifa Center HaShmona station (instead of Tel Aviv Savidor Center station). 
    • The route of train No. 8037 will be extended: it will start its journey at 14:02 at Haifa Center HaShmona station (instead of Tel Aviv Savidor Center station) and end its journey at Be’er Sheva Center station.

    Night train service between Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon and Herzliya will operate every night of the week.

    • Source: Israel Railways website

      ⚠️ Please note that when validating a train ride – the ride must be opened and closed in the app – even if the train gates are open.

    It is recommended to plan your trip in advance 🚥. *There might be unexpected changes.*

    Moovit is updated with the latest changes that are being published by the bus operators and the Ministry of Transportation.

    Happy Holidays and Safe Travels 🌿🧡

    The Moovit Team

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