Addressing the 2005 Jerusalem Conference of Mayors, Lupoliansky referred to the opening of the railway line between the two cities this week as proof of the development. “In addition to Israel Railways, whose line to Jerusalem was reopened Saturday night," Lupoliansky said, "another, faster line is being planned between the coastal plain to us - on which travel time will be 28 minutes." That route is scheduled to open in 2008.
Noting the capital's current development and economic growth, the mayor said that Jerusalem is entering a new era of prosperity and renewal. “Only a few months ago, I spoke about the light at the end of the tunnel. This morning, I feel like someone who has just this minute emerged from the tunnel into daylight. The light of Jerusalem is now revealed in all its glory,” Lupoliansky declared.
The mayor cited statistics showing that 55% of Jerusalem companies reported hiring new staff this year, with net exports experiencing a 50% increase and tourists’ nightly stays at hotels up 48%.
Lupoliansky said that the goal of the conference is to continue to develop Jerusalem so that entrepreneurs and residents will stop “disengaging” from Jerusalem.
Noting the capital's current development and economic growth, the mayor said that Jerusalem is entering a new era of prosperity and renewal. “Only a few months ago, I spoke about the light at the end of the tunnel. This morning, I feel like someone who has just this minute emerged from the tunnel into daylight. The light of Jerusalem is now revealed in all its glory,” Lupoliansky declared.
The mayor cited statistics showing that 55% of Jerusalem companies reported hiring new staff this year, with net exports experiencing a 50% increase and tourists’ nightly stays at hotels up 48%.
Lupoliansky said that the goal of the conference is to continue to develop Jerusalem so that entrepreneurs and residents will stop “disengaging” from Jerusalem.