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.
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.
Following decision not to run Tel Aviv light rail on Sabbath, Rabbi Zilberstein notes: 'The government has respect for the Torah.'
Dozens protest government decision not to operate Tel Aviv light rail on Shabbat.
Light rail construction near Central Bus Station forces changes in train route until its completion.
Ron Huldai demands light rail train operate on Shabbat. 'It's like a horizontal Shabbat elevator, stopping at every station.'
Transportation Ministry removes land from haredi city's jurisdiction to enable Shabbat-desecrating light rail project to move forward.
New bus line takes passengers from light rail train to the Mount of Olives, runs Sunday through Thursday.
Friday's terrorist says he attacked his victim so an IDF soldier standing nearby 'would shoot' him.
