The Israel Railways Development Plan is a milestone in the development of efficient public transport, aimed at offering frequent, safe, punctual, and fast rail services; the scope of the plans and the complex engineering projects entailed represent a quantum leap in the design and development of vital infrastructures in the country.
The Development Plan includes the following:
By implementing the Development Plan, Israel Railways seeks to attain the vision of bringing the periphery closer to the centre: To make it possible to live in outlying communities and work in the centre—shortening the geographical distance between suburban residential areas and busy town centres.
For example, residents of Ashkelon and Lehavim already enjoy orderly transport unaffected by road congestion and parking problems.
The number of vehicles in Israel is spiralling upwards annually, the roads becoming increasingly overcrowded and dangerous. An extensive and reliable rail network constitutes a true alternative to road transport, helps in limiting traffic volumes, and contributes to the battle against road accidents.
New grade separations and advanced safety measures provide for uninterrupted, fast, safe, and environmentally friendly travel.
A single train allows hundreds of people to leave their cars at home; railways reduce the need to build new roads slicing up the countryside, and help reduce toxic gas emissions in city centres.
The employment of advanced construction techniques, the application of modern technological solutions, and adherence to sound environmental planning principles make it possible to develop the vital transport infrastructure while minimising the impact on the natural landscape.
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