Light Rail System

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'He stabbed her 7 times and murdered her'

Jerusalem district attorney submits indictment against terrorist who stabbed Hannah Bladon to death on Jerusalem light rail in April.

Terror victim may have paid for good deed with her life

Police investigation shows victim caught terrorist's eye after she gave her seat to someone else.

Victim of Jerusalem terror attack identified

Authorities identify terror victim as British exchange student interested in religious sciences and archaeology.

Tel Aviv train station closes for six days

Tel Aviv train station closes, government provides passengers with buses and a shuttle service.

'Golda' begins digging tunnel for Tel Aviv trains

First tunnel boring machine to work on building Tel Aviv light rail named after Israel's first female Prime Minister.

Light rail train runs over man protesting on tracks

Man run over by Jerusalem's light rail train while protesting on tracks.

Light rail train allows passengers to pay using Rav Kav credit

Light rail allows passengers to pay with money already charged to their Rav Kav, instead of buying a separate ticket.

Jerusalem light railway to pass through Emek Refaim

New line of light rail train will connect Gilo, Ramot to city center, pass through popular Emek Refaim area.

'No artificial barriers'

New light rail system will connect Jerusalem with Judea and Samaria.

Crane collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured

A crane collapsed in Tel Aviv Thursday at the light rail construction site.

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

Third light rail line receives city approval

The 'blue' line will complete a network with the current 'red' line and the approved 'green' line to service 600,000 residents of Jerusalem.

New Israel Fund Succeeds: Another Company Divests From Israel

4 Jews, 1 Arab Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Arab terrorists launch rock barrage on bus and 2 cars, damaging vehicles and wounding 5 passengers, shortly after rock attack on light rail.

Jerusalem Synagogue Massacre: Enough Status Quo, Maybe?

Watch: Light Rail Guards Get Tough on Suspects

Ceaseless loud wailing did not help two Arab suspects who attacked Light Rail security guards.

Police Hushing Up Light Rail Terror

Jerusalem Police tell Light Rail operator not to inform the public of rock attacks on its lines, unless it receives police approval.

J'lem Mayor: Don't Talk So Much about Terrorism

Nir Barkat wants media discussion of daily terror attacks against Jews in the capital to stop, says it hurts business and cultural life.

Arab Rock Terror Limits Jerusalem Light Rail

A mere 16 out of 23 trains remain operational due to repeated rock attacks, leading to lessened frequency of transport for the capital.

Documentation of Jerusalem's Destroyed Light Rail

Images capture the scope of damage caused by rioting, which will take months to repair; 'price tag' calls 'death to the Jews.'

Rioters Demolish Jerusalem Light Rail Stations

Riots over murder of Arab teen leaves thousands unable to travel to their jobs; inspectors still unable to fully assess damage.

Bombs and Rocks in Jerusalem as Rioting Continues

Clashes between police, Arab extremists escalate, as rioters throw pipe bombs; public transport modified until tension calms.

Random Arab Slap Attack on Jerusalem Light Rail

Jewish man falls prey to random attack in what appears to be racially-motivated incident.

Haifa Launches ‘Metronit’ System

The city of Haifa has launched a special fast bus system, the Metronit, aimed at reducing traffic and commuting times.