Red Line hits 76 million journeys as Israel’s rail project proves its worth

Israel’s Red Line railway has recorded approximately 76 million journeys since opening around three years ago, according to newly released figures that demonstrate the project’s growing popularity among commuters. The figures show an average of three million passengers per month using the route, with a year-on-year increase of 10 per cent during the most recent reporting period. The data suggests the line has successfully established itself as a major transport artery for the country’s commuting public. One of the most striking improvements has been the reduction in end-to-end travel time, which has dropped from 90 minutes to 63 minutes since the line became operational. This 27-minute saving per journey represents a significant efficiency gain for the thousands of daily commuters who rely on the service. The sustained growth in passenger numbers and the continued improvements to journey times indicate that the Red Line project is delivering on its promise to transform public transport infrastructure in Israel, with the line becoming increasingly embedded in the daily routines of a substantial portion of the travelling public.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.