Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident

Fatal Rail Accident Causes Widespread Delays in Israel

A man died on Sunday morning after being struck by a passing train near the Ganot junction, according to Magen David Adom emergency services. Medical teams arrived quickly but were unable to save his life.

Impact on Train Services

Following the fatal incident, train operations across central Israel were halted for several hours, leading to extensive delays throughout the day. Stations became overcrowded as passengers waited for service to resume. Israel Railways confirmed that trains between Tel Aviv and surrounding cities suffered "significant disruptions" until the accident site was cleared.

Official Response

Authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Emergency units worked with railway staff to restore normal operations. Israel Railways issued a statement expressing condolences to the victim’s family and apologizing to passengers for the major inconvenience caused by the temporary suspension of services.

“Safety remains our top priority, and we urge the public to avoid walking near railway tracks,” said an Israel Railways representative.

Passenger Frustration

Many commuters reported waiting for hours in packed terminals, particularly in Tel Aviv and Herzliya. Some expressed frustration over the lack of timely updates on train schedules and cancellations.

Author summary: A fatal train accident near Ganot junction caused severe delays and overcrowding across Israel’s railway network as services were suspended for several hours.

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