Israel launches high-speed train linking Jerusalem to airport The line will be extended to Tel Aviv next year for a ride of under 28 minutes from one city's center to the other. September 28, 2018 7:31 am
Haredi Orthodox minister resigns post over Shabbat railway work Health Minister Yaakov Litzman of the United Torah Judaism resigned over the 'desecration of Shabbat,' but his party will remain in the government. November 26, 2017 10:31 am
Israel Railways can proceed with Shabbat repair work, Israel’s Supreme Court rules Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered the work halted on Saturdays in response to a call by haredi Orthodox parties threatening to bolt the government coalition. September 6, 2016 12:09 pm
