After quite some time, 2 billion dollars, and many delays in opening, Israel’s new 35 mile, 28 minute, express train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv over nine bridges and through five tunnels has at last been inaugurated. This comes as a welcome change as increased car sales in Israel last year means increased congestion in Israel’s roadways in the coming year. Pray with us that this train will contribute to decreased congestion in Israel (currently having one of the most congested traffic situations in all of the developed world). Pray also for safety of operation as this new line runs.