Israel Railways is a public corporation whose aim is to create an advanced transport system for goods and passengers within the country. Israel Railways, as a public corporation, has always been at your service to answer requests for information, both from the general public and from the academic community. Because we are serious about our obligation to respond to the growing interest, because we truly want to give you the best information service possible, we have chosen the medium of the Web to bring you a combination of current practical information and general background information.