Light Rail System

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Major disruption:

Nine Jerusalem light rail stations suspended starting today

Jerusalem braces for gridlock as nine light rail stations shut down for 14 weeks starting May 21, part of a major project linking the Red and Green Lines and aiming to reshape the capital’s transit future — while testing its present.

Jerusalem light rail service suspended through Thursday

Jerusalem suspends light rail service to allow testing ahead of opening additional stations, additional and extended bus lines to provide alternate transportation.

Jerusalem light rail to suspend service for five days

Beginning on Sunday, Jerusalem's light rail will not operate for five days, to allow for upgrades and tests ahead of the line's extension.

Jerusalem light rail operations to pause for one week

Jerusalem's light rail to operate test runs along length of extended route, ahead of opening full route from Neve Yaakov to Hadassah Ein Kerem to the public, report says.

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Upon arriving at the scene MDA teams found the 70-year-old woman pinned under the train unconscious and suffering from severe multisystem trauma, she was declared dead at the scene.

Man attacked by an Arab on the light rail demands compensation

Arab attacked and threatened the Jew while traveling on the light rail in Jerusalem five years ago.

Rabbi Ariel:

Light rail in Ramat Gan: intentional incitement

According to Rabbi Ariel, "The residents of Ramat Gan who keep Shabbat are interested in a quiet atmosphere."

Rabbi Zilberstein: The government has respect for the Torah'

Following decision not to run Tel Aviv light rail on Sabbath, Rabbi Zilberstein notes: 'The government has respect for the Torah.'

Rabbi Ya'akov Ariel on Light Rail: 'No need for it on Shabbat'

President of the Hutam organization, Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, published a message of support for the non-operation of the light rail on Shabbat.

History in Gush Dan:

Tel Aviv Light Rail officially opens

Trains will operate weekdays starting at 5:00 a.m. On Fridays, service will stop three hours before Shabbat.

Tel Aviv: Protest as light rail train makes maiden journey

Dozens protest government decision not to operate Tel Aviv light rail on Shabbat.

Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area:

Shabbat light rail to begin in a year, company vows

Central Israel light rail will travel underground through haredi city of Bnei Brak on Shabbat, company says.

Transport Minister insists: Light rail service on Shabbat

According to data provided by i24NEWS, the move would save Israel a total of $5 billion, making up for 40% of the project's original cost.

Route of Jerusalem's light rail train temporarily shortened

Light rail construction near Central Bus Station forces changes in train route until its completion.

MDA holds mass casualty drill on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

MDA participates in the 'Chariots of the Gods' drill, simulating multiple-casualty incident caused by a fire in a train full of passengers.

Tel Aviv mayor pushing to open light rail on Shabbat

Ron Huldai demands light rail train operate on Shabbat. 'It's like a horizontal Shabbat elevator, stopping at every station.'

Arson suspected in Jerusalem neighborhood

Road-pressing machinery went up in flames. Extremists opposed to expansion of Light Rail under suspicion.

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

Arab man, 21, who slapped a Jewish youth and uploaded it to TikTok, is arrested.

Arab slaps yeshiva student, then posts it to TikTok

Video posted to TikTok shows Arab slapping Jewish yeshiva student on the Light Rail in Jerusalem. Police investigating.

First in Israel: Electric train on wheels

Train will travel semi-autonomously and carry up to 500 passengers. Minister Regev: 'Israel chosen to be first country to receive train.'

Haredi extremists damage train in Jerusalem

Rioters damage a train car, smash windows of train and station with rocks and pour concrete on the tracks.

France: Life sentence for foiled train attack

Moroccan man who attempted mass shooting on a French train and was stopped by off-duty US soldiers sentenced to life.

Is the train of the future already here?

At over 1,000 miles per hour, is it possible that the train of the future is coming to us soon?

Ben Gurion Airport train to close to returning fliers

Only airport employees and people flying domestically to be allowed to enter train station at Ben Gurion Airport.

Jordan opposes Western Wall train line

Hashemite Kingdom condemns planned train connecting central Jerusalem to Western Wall, Old City.

A first: Direct service on Jerusalem - Tel Aviv high-speed rail

For the first time ever, high-speed rail line from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv has direct train without stop-over in Ben Gurion Airport.

19-year-old killed after being hit by Light Rail in Jerusalem

19-year-old woman killed after being hit by a Light Rail vehicle near the central station in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systems

Hi-tech traffic system in Israel's capital lands Jerusalem place in the Smart City Expo's finals.

Rocket hits railway track, halting service

Trains to Be'er Sheva canceled as rocket strikes track at Goral junction. Service to resume after repairs are completed.

Bnei Brak land expropriated to enable Shabbat construction

Transportation Ministry removes land from haredi city's jurisdiction to enable Shabbat-desecrating light rail project to move forward.

Gaza area schools closed, train service disrupted

17 rockets fired towards Israel, three intercepted by the Iron Dome, one caused damage to a building No injuring reported.

Watch: Train almost smashes car in central Israel

Disaster averted at last moment, after driver is apparently distracted by phone and fails to notice warnings of oncoming train.

Train conductor averts tragedy after toddler wanders onto tracks

Jerusalem light rail conductor manages to avert near-tragedy after toddler wanders onto train tracks.

High speed Jerusalem-Tel Aviv rail opens to the public

Civilian passengers take first trip on 100 MPH train connecting capital with Ben Gurion Airport.

Court clears light rail construction on Sabbath

Tel Aviv District Court cancels order that prevented work on Bnei Brak station during Sabbath. Stoppage deemed dangerous.

PM test runs Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

'Historic moment in link between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.'

Test runs for Jerusalem-Tel Aiv train line to begin

PM Netanyahu, Transportation Minister Katz, inaugurate test runs for new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line.

A taste of Israel

Next stop: Tapuah Junction

Transportation Minister Katz approves extension of train line connecting central Israel to Samaria.

Man killed in train accident in northern Israel

One man hit and killed by train near Haifa, forcing partial closure of rail line.

Bedouin man arrested for placing rocks on train tracks

Police arrest, bring to court, 25-year-old Bedouin male resident of Tel Sheva, for placing rocks on train tracks near Be'er Sheva.

Light rail train to link Samaria with Central Israel?

Minister Katz instructs Netivei Israel company to go ahead with plans for light rail between Ariel, Petah Tikva, and Rosh Ha'ayin.

Opening of new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train - delayed

Following warnings that new high-speed train linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv may not be safe, Transportation Min. delays opening till Sukkot.

When the train is late:

Opening of Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train route delayed by six months

Express train connecting Jerusalem to Tel Aviv will begin running six months late, reports say.

Report: Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train may not be safe

Safety experts, engineers, warn that Jerusalem-Tel Aviv express line is not yet safe to use.

'King David Railways'

Watch: Trial run of 'King David' Jerusalem express train

Transportation minister participates in trial run of Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high speed train, set to open at the end of March.

Revolutionary: 28 minutes from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

Transportation Minister Katz says long-awaited express train connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will be ready before Pesach.

New bus line runs directly to Mount of Olives

New bus line takes passengers from light rail train to the Mount of Olives, runs Sunday through Thursday.

Light rail attendants give woman a ticket over 14 cents

Woman who boarded light rail in Jerusalem was lacking 14 cents on her travel card. Attendants wrote her a ticket.

Germany’s railway names train after Anne Frank

Social media erupts after Deutsche Bahn names train after well-known teen who perished in Nazi death camp after being deported by train.

Construction of Tel Aviv light rail is on schedule

Watch: ILTV reports on the new light rail that Israel is set to launch that will link Tel Aviv and the surrounding cities.

Bnei Brak appeals Shabbat light rail construction

Predominantly haredi city blasts plans to carry out infrastructure work for new light rail train on Shabbat, in violation of agreement.

Second suspect arrested over London train bombing

Police say a 21-year-old man was arrested in Hounslow shortly before midnight last night.

Arab carrying knife nabbed at Jerusalem light rail stop

Jerusalem Arab with knife caught at light rail stop near Meah Shearim.

Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

Jerusalem's CityPass earns 7 million shekels over four years - from fines alone.

Watch: Train smashes into truck

Speeding train destroys truck stalled on the tracks.

Will the government nix fines for using another's Rav Kav?

Tourists in Jerusalem, rejoice: Transportation Ministry works to cancel fine for passengers who pay using someone else's Rav Kav card.

Jerusalem to get additional 'Rav Kav' machines

Haredi MK pushes Jerusalem transportation committee to expedite placement of additional Rav Kav machines.

Jerusalem drops CityPass from light rail extension

Government puts extension of existing line, construction of new line, up for grabs, takes rights away from CityPass.