Jerusalem light rail

Jerusalem light rail's 'Red Line' to resume full operation this week

Sections of the Red Line have been unoperational since the end of May, due to construction of new light rail lines in the capital city. 

Light Rail in Jerusalem
The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.

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  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

Jerusalem Red Line extension awaits ribbon cutting

  Signage at a light rail stop in Jerusalem indicate that the line is closed due to expansion work.

Light rail, heavy headache: What Jerusalemites think of the light rail construction


No trains, only tests: Jerusalem Light Rail suspended for expansion

Starting on February 9, the light rail system will be required to conduct a series of safety tests in order to obtain the necessary permits to meet international regulations.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Police thwart attempt to blow up Jerusalem's light rail, four suspects arrested

The suspects have been linked to multiple incidents of planting improvised explosive devices and throwing stones at police.

 Pisgat Ze'ev Center Mall and light rail station.

Bank Leumi to lead financing of Jerusalem light rail blue line

The Blue Line project in Jerusalem includes the construction of tracks for three light rail lines 31 kilometers long from the Gilo and Talpiot neighborhoods in the city’s south to Ramot in the north.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

This week in Jerusalem: We have a winner

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line

According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Israeli security guard wounded in Jerusalem terror stabbing

The victim was lightly injured.

 United Hatzalah personnel at Givat HaMivtar light rail station in Jerusalem, September 21, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: Choo choo is coming

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 PREPARING FOOD baskets: Jerusalem families are struggling more than ever.

Terrorist killed after stabbing attack at Jerusalem light rail station

The attacker was killed on-site after stabbing a 25-year-old man, who is in moderate condition.

 The scene of the stabbing attack on Shimon HaTzadik St. in Jerusalem on August 30, 2023.

Violent riots break out overnight in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem

The riots were held by ultra-Orthodox Israelis in response to a variety of municipal and national policies.

 The aftermath of violent riots in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: Keep in touch

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 STREET ART in Talpiot.

Have Emek Refaim residents given up fighting the new light rail?

The feeling is that the opportunity to avert the decree has passed, although there remains a hard nucleus of opponents who are not ready to give up.

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