Transportation

Gush Etzion, Efrat, to be easily accessible to Jerusalem by light rail under new proposal

The proposed train line would mark the first direct rail connection between Gush Etzion and the capital, as the region continues to grow and make other major road improvements.

A rendering of the planned light rail connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 6, 2025.

Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds

 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

Operation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics

Commuters queue for a red double decker bus outside Victoria train station, in south west London on June 2, 2026.

British Transport Police solve under 6% of reported rail antisemitic crimes, report shows


Natural gas, Gush Dan metro, and war: How will the Israeli economy develop?

The Jerusalem Post Group's Energy and Transportation Conference with Bank Leumi will bring together the best Israeli minds and senior figures in the economy.

 Maariv-Walla Infrastructure, Energy and Transportation Summit 2024

Israel's population nears ten million, Central Bureau of Statistics finds

Approximately 7.632 million of Israel's population are Jews (77%), and about 2.067 million are Arabs (20.8%). The annual population growth rate stands at 1.6%, compared to 2.2% in 2022.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Keeping eyes on the track: Israel Railways engineer Ariella Wolfson is dedicated to ensuring safety

As demand for public transportation grows, Ariella Wolfson ensures that no technological innovation is left unchecked, on the road to a safer ride for everyone.

 ISRAEL RAILWAYS engineer Ariella Wolfson: ‘Everything needs to be inspected and checked.

'If you fly, you may pay more for return,' Miri Regev says amid flight cancellations

Regev spoke with Arkia CEO to discuss the recent transportation crisis and noted that Israelis might have to pay more to fly back to Israel.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 76th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2024

Grapevine, August 3, 2024: Happy 104th, Roz!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 An image of a model of Gush Katif.

Private leasing, the perfect solution for your family

Are you interested in renewing yourself in a new and well-equipped car? You should know the option of private leasing.

 Private leasing is the perfect solution for your family

Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities - report

The benefits for the evacuees will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

Transportation prices spike before agreed date, surprising Israeli users

Israeli media reported that price hikes include an increase of 5% for the purchase of monthly passes.

 A BUS STOPS outside the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem.

Police probe fraud, breach of trust in Miri Regev's Transport Ministry

Investigators raided the Transportation Ministry in Jerusalem Monday, conducting searches and seizing documents.

Miri Regev arrives to a special government conference on Jerusalem Day, on June 5, 2024

New suburban electric bus coming soon - What's new and why it's good?

Egged operates unique BYD bus on route 190 - Urban-interurban hybrid, low floor for disabled access, upgraded seats, phone charging.