Israel Railways announced on Monday night that, due to damage to the communications system and train signaling in the Lehavim area, which initial tests indicate originates from the theft of communication cables, train service will not resume on Tuesday morning between the Be'er Sheva-Lehavim and the Rahat-Kiryat Gat stations. Shuttles will be deployed to serve that area.
The service to Be'er Sheva will continue to be active through the western Negev route.