Competitive Tender Bid Process Launched for the building of Netivot Train Station in Israel

The Transport Ministry In Israel has this week launched a competitive tender process for the building of the new Netivot Railway Station between Ashkelon and Bersheba in Israel.  This railway line is currently being built to improve transportation in the south of Israel with the centre.  The full requirements have been set out here.  The deadline for bids is 31 October 2011.

The requirements are that any proposals to build the new station include a modern railway station, with a platform length of 300 feet, passes underground.  The railway line will see journey times between Ashkelon and Bersheba of 50 minutes, with four trains an hour each way.  It is expected that the cost of the construction of the station will be 45 million Shekels.

Details of Train Suspensions between 4 April and 8 April

Israel Railways have announced suspensions to train services during the week from Monday 4 April - Friday 8 April on train lines in southern Israel between Tel Aviv and the following destinations; Ber Sheva, Dimona, Rishon Lezion, Ashkelon, and Jerusalem.  


These suspensions will allow for maintenance to the train lines along these routes.  


The following stations will not have any train services during the week of 4 April to 8 April.

Kfar Chabad Lod - Ganey Aviv Lod Rishon Lezion Beer Yaakov Rehovot Yavne Ashdod Ashkelon Beit Shemesh Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Jerusalem Malha Kiryat Gat Blade - Rahat Be'er Sheva North University Be'er Sheva Center Dimona During this period bus services will be upgraded between Tel Aviv and Ber Sheva, Ashkelon and Ashdod.