Rail Workers in Israel again strike over Rail Privatisation - Strike Could Continue Wednesday

Rail workers in Israel this week restarted their industrial action yesterday in protest at Government plans to privatise Israel Railways.  If talks do not progress today it is expected to again hit rail routes tomorrow.  This was a continuation of the protest which began last September.

The Government is planning to agree further contracts with Caterpillar and Bombardier for maintenance of railways

Public Transport to be hit by General Strike in Israel on Monday and A BBC report on the Jerusalem Light Rail

A BBC report on the Jerusalem Light Rail

BBC - Jerusalem Light Rail

The BBC has a positive report on the Jerusalem Light Rail and how it benefits the whole population of Jerusalem  both Israeli's and Arabs.


Public Transport to be hit by General Strike in Israel on Monday


The General Strike by the National Union tomorrow in Israel could affect all public transport in Israel.  The strike is being held to campaign for better rights for contract workers in Israel.

El Al banning liquids on flights to the USA and Railway Workers in Israel to Strike

El Al banning liquids on flights to the USA 


El Al has announced that from Monday 19th September 2011, passenger's on it's flights to the USA will no longer be able to carry liquids in bottles larger than 100ml on their flights, following a decision by the Federal Aviation Administration.






Railway Workers in Israel to Strike

The Railway Workers Union in Israel have announced that they will strike over the Government's proposed privatisation of Israel Railways according to Globes.  The strike dates are yet to be announced.