This 60 km electrification programme upgrades the existing Israel corridor to 25 kV AC 50 Hz. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Israel News
Israel Railways HaEmek Line Electrification (Haifa – Beit She'an) is a rail upgrade project in Israel, currently approved.
This 60 km electrification programme upgrades the existing Israel corridor to 25 kV AC 50 Hz. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Israel Railways (ISR) and Ministry of Transport are delivering the project, with SEMI (Sociedad Española de Montajes Industriales) as main contractor. Target opening is 2027.
Completion is expected in 2027.