Light Rail

Just a week and a half after the opening of the L3 line, Jerusalem's light rail network continues to expand. This morning, test runs began on the L4 line between the Gonenim and Gilo neighborhoods. The new line is designed to connect southern residential areas to the capital's employment and commercial hubs, moving toward a target of 600,000 daily passengers.

Hundreds of extremist Haredim are protesting against the construction works for the Green Line of the light rail in Jerusalem. Rioters uprooted fences surrounding the construction site, and police responded with stun grenades and a water cannon.

A new station was built near the stadium, but trains will not stop there immediately following high-attendance matches. While fans are frustrated by the walk to the next station, Jerusalem Municipality officials state the measure is essential for crowd control.

Tel Aviv light rail passengers were caught in an unconventional event as the train cars transformed into a lively party scene featuring dozens of stars and leading influencers.

In the coming days, test runs will begin on the L4 line on the section between the Gonenim station and the Gilo area, as part of the continued expansion of the light rail network in Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, "Transport for Jerusalem," and the "Cafir" company announced that the test runs are a key stage ahead of opening the line for...

The light rail line, which opened just last Friday, has encountered its first operational failure, leading to a complete suspension of service. It is currently unknown when regular operations will resume.

The new light rail route will be seven kilometers long, include 12 new stations, and intersect with the veteran Red Line. Although fans have been waiting for years, the station next to Teddy Stadium and the Arena will not operate during major events.

On Friday, the first section of the Green Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail will be launched, connecting Malha to the city entrance and including 13 stations. The new 7-kilometer section passes through Givat Ram, the Government District, and the Malha Sports Complex.

The transport revolution in the capital is stepping up: starting this coming Friday (21.8), the new L3 line will be officially launched, connecting the HaTurim station on Jaffa Street to the Malha station. The new line will provide residents and visitors with continuous access to employment, education, and leisure centers.

The Ministry of Transport and NTA report 76 million trips since the light rail's launch and the start of construction to connect to Rishon LeZion. Total travel time has been reduced to 63 minutes. The NTA chair noted that the company will continue to improve service, particularly on the Bat Yam-Tel Aviv section.

Great news for Jerusalem: Starting today, the light rail is implementing significant operational changes. The extended service will be in effect primarily on weekends, during the days of Selichot, and during the intermediate days of Sukkot.

The HaTayasim hub project, with an investment of over 250 million shekels, will be built adjacent to Highway 40. The complex will include 180 electric bus bays, a 1,200-space parking lot, and a direct connection to the Purple Line light rail terminus.

Following a year-long delay due to war-related funding challenges, the financial closing for the 'Nofit' light rail project has been finalized. The 41 km line will connect Haifa, Nof HaGalil, and Nazareth, serving an estimated 100,000 passengers daily.

The Jerusalem Light Rail has announced a temporary suspension of train service between the Central Bus Station and HaDavidka station today from 17:00 to 20:00. The pause is required to conduct test runs ahead of the upcoming L3 line opening.