Israel Railways opens eastern line
The initial section includes three new stations over 42 kilometers from Hadera East via Shomron-Tayyiba and Kokhav Yair-Tira to the existing Rosh Ha’ayin station
Assessment
A new rail route connects central Sharon towns and communities directly to Rosh Ha’ayin, bypassing Tel Aviv. The line's routing through Shomron and Tayyiba extends public transit into areas not previously served by rail. Ridership patterns on this corridor will test demand for east-west commuting options.