Ashqelon-Sderot line opens in Israel January 3, 2014 | Middle East & Africa News Passenger services have begun on the Israel railway (IR) extension from Ashqelon south to Sderot. The extension forms the first stage of a 60-km long line from Ashqelon to Be'er Sheva, construction on... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password