Jerusalem, 30 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Tel Aviv train services were fully restored late Sunday morning after a deadly incident near a busy Tel Aviv station caused nearly two hours of widespread delays across the country.
Israel Railways halted traffic between Tel Aviv HaHagana and Lod–Ben Gurion Airport stations after a man fell onto the tracks and was struck by a passing train near the Ganot junction. Magen David Adom emergency responders declared the man dead at the scene. Police are investigating.
Israel Railways said the individual had entered the track area in violation of safety regulations. Police allowed limited rail movement using a single track before giving approval for full service to resume at 09:50.
The shutdown, which began during the morning rush, triggered severe disruptions throughout the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and Dan region. Israel’s busiest north–south lines run through this corridor. Stations across Tel Aviv, including Savidor Center, saw large crowds of stranded passengers and soldiers waiting for updates as trains were rerouted or canceled.
The incident caused delays of more than 90 minutes on key commuter lines. Authorities said operations have now returned to normal.
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