Light Rail System

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.

Haredim score victory: Rail work cancelled for coming Shabbat

PM, Infrastructure Minister meet with haredi MKs, agree to preserve status quo on Shabbat.

'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.

'I stabbed the woman so they would shoot me'

Friday's terrorist says he attacked his victim so an IDF soldier standing nearby 'would shoot' him.

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.

Fire in Haifa's Carmelit subway injures one

Haifa subway cars catch fire, smoke inhalation injures one

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.

Police arrest Arab with gas gun and handcuffs

Arab man caught near Shimon Hatzadik light rail station in Jerusalem carrying a gas gun and handcuffs.

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 didn't know how to pay

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

Israel Railways train goes up in flames

An Israel Railways train crew evacuated passengers when a mystery fire broke out in one of the cars.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem fast train on track for 2018

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says fast train connection between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on track to launch in early 2018.

Nazi 'gold train' dig in Poland may separate fact from fiction

Treasure hunters in Poland start digging for a hidden train long rumored to be filled with Nazi gold from the end of World War II.

Coming soon: Train line to Meron

New train will provide travelers an alternative route to popular pilgrimage site.

Uproar over train maintenance scheduled for Shabbat

Jewish Home MK, Deputy Mayor of Ra'anana write ministers demanding work be stopped due to Israel's status as a Jewish state.

Third Jerusalem 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.

Sources: Shabbat Train Shutdown Part of Deri's Personal Agenda

Transport Ministry officials say latest decision reflects Economy Minister's tendency to 'shirk all responsibilities.'

New Israel Fund Succeeds: Another Company Divests From Israel

Polish Official Believes Nazi 'Gold Train' Exists

Polish Deputy Culture Minister says he has seen an image to prove the discovery of an armored Nazi train missing since World War II.

France to Honor Train Heroes with Highest Accolade

French President Francois Hollande to present three Americans and a Briton with medal in recognition of their bravery in train attack.

European Train Shooter was Flagged as a Jihadist

Obama lauds 3 American 'heroes' on vacation who overpowered Moroccan Spaniard who was on jihadist list; 'he had no chance.'

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.

Stabbing Attack Thwarted in Jerusalem

Arab terrorist shot while trying to stab Jews at light rail station in north-eastern Jerusalem.

Train Workers Sabotage Engines in Work Dispute

Israel Railways complains Train Workers Council ordered workers to sabotage IC3 engines in privatization dispute; Council slams 'lies.'

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.

Jerusalem 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.

Video and Pictures 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.'

Suspected Arson Terror Shuts Down Haifa Trains

Massive fire blazes just south of Haifa, closes trains and covers coastal highway in heavy smoke; two other fires break out in north.

Damage to Light Rail by Arab Rioters Could Take 'Months' to Fix

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

Unrest in Jerusalem

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.

Public Transportation Prices to Rise January 1

Public transportation prices in Israel will be going up starting January 1 by an average of 4.7%, the Transport Ministry said Sunday.

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.

Tel Aviv Light Rail to be Delayed 6 Years

Plans for Tel Aviv’s Light Rail have been put back on the shelf for another six years, beyond the original target date of 2017.

Gov’t Approves Jerusalem Light Rail Extension to Ein Kerem

The government has approved $1.1 billion (NIS 4 billion) to extend Jerusalem’s Light Rail system to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

Arab Nabbed for Planting Fake Explosive on Jerusalem Train

A Jerusalem Arab was arrested for planting fake explosive devices on the Jerusalem light railway system

Metro New York's Subway, Trains Down 'For Days'

Hurricane Sandy has totally paralyzed the underground system used by New Yorkers for more than a century to travel the city.

'Social Justice' Protesters Again Block Roads, Trains

'Social Justice' protests were taking place in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Saturday night, with some protesters blocking roads

New Bus Lines, Canceled Bus Lines Announced for Jerusalem

Jerusalem is eliminating some bus lines for more efficient routes. A representative of the Ministry of Transportation explains the new plan.

Arab Tries to Stab Security Guard on Light Rail

Arab man tries to stab a security guard with scissors at the Jerusalem Light Rail’s station in the French Hill neighborhood.

Light Rail a Financial Flop, Israel to Pay

Israel must pay for 70,000 empty seats on Jerusalem’s light rail train. Thirty-year deal could mean heavy losses.

Soldier's Stabber 'Influenced' by CNN, Arab Networks

Muhammad Shuman, who stabbed female soldier on light rail, said news on CNN, Al Jazeera had upset him.

Knife Discarded by Soldier's Attacker Gave Him Away

Arab who stabbed female soldier on Jerusalem Light Rail threw his knife out a bus window and was caught.

Light Rail Attack: Soldier’s Condition Improves

A young soldier stabbed while riding the light rail train in Jerusalem is now breathing independently and communicating with her family.

Police Vow to Respond to Railway Stabbing 'With Prejudice'

Police sought to reassure the public that the J'lem light rail is safe, vowing a strong response to the stabbing of a female soldier.

Soldier Wounded in Light Rail Stabbing Attack

In the first major terror attack reported on Jerusalem's light rail, a female soldier was stabbed by an Arab, who fled the scene

Light Rail Limits Traditional Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance'

The traditional “flag dance” in honor of Jerusalem Day may be limited this year due to the light rail train.