Jerusalem, 19 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Today (Monday), Israel’s Ministry of Transportation gave the green light to advance two of the central and important integrated transportation hubs (IHTCs) in the country: the “Hashalom” IHTC and the “Haganah” IHTC in Tel Aviv, located along the Ayalon Freeway. The interchanges will connect the metro, light rail, Israel Railways, buses, bike paths, and everything in an advanced urban space to improve accessibility, connectivity, and quality of life for hundreds of thousands of passengers every day.

The Hashalom Interchange: The Hashalom Station is one of the seven integrated transportation centers to be built in the Dan Bloc, covering an area of approximately 150 dunams. With a forecast of approximately 80,000 passengers during peak hours, the Hashalom Station is expected to be one of the central and main stations for public transportation in Israel.

The interchange will combine the M1 and M2 metro lines, Israel Railways, bus service, and a pedestrian network and urban connections, and will provide a direct response to the main demand centers in the area, including the Azrieli Center.

The Hagana Interchange: Covers an area of approximately 100,000 square meters and will be one of the main transportation hubs along the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv. The interchange is expected to serve Approximately 25,000 passengers during peak hours, and to combine the light rail, the Purple Line, the M1 metro line, Israel Railways and a bus terminal. This is part of an advanced and continuous urban transportation fabric.

Gil Tanenbaum

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