Rail Transport in Israel

Israeli company Rail Vision is actively expanding the supply of its innovative obstacle detection systems in the U. S.

The Israel Railways Company, "Rakevet Israel," plans to cut down around 27,000 trees as part of a large-scale project to expand the coastal railway, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The consortium of Alstom and Electra Ltd. & Minrav Ltd.

Alstom, as part of a consortium, won the tender for the construction, operation, and provision of rolling stock for the Haifa-Nazareth tramline, spanning 41 km, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Israeli Railways (IR) and Alstom have signed a €260 million contract for the delivery of 96 double-decker carriages, creating eight-car trains with a capacity of over 1200 passengers each, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The national carrier, Israel Railways (IR), has signed an agreement with the French company Alstom to supply 96 double-decker cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom continues its efforts to maintain activity at its Israeli sites in Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Lod, Petah Tikva, and Holon, ensuring project continuity and operational consistency, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.

Rail Vision was commissioned to equip Israel Railways passenger trains with opto-electronic sensor systems, a driver-assistance technology that allows trains to detect objects and obstacles over long distances and represents an important building block in the development of automated train traffic.

CRRC will purchase products from Israeli businesses under a compensation agreementState-owned rolling stock manufacturer China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) will purchase $ 68 million (€ 56 million) from Israeli companies under an offset agreement informs Railway Supply magazine with reference to Railway TechnologyThis agreement was included in the Israeli government tender won by CRRC to supply wagons for Israel's light rail system.

First Desiro DC train arrives in Israel The first of 60 new Desiro DC electric trains for Israel Railways has been delivered to Israel.