Light rail

Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site

A demonstration against Jerusalem’s light rail expansion escalated Thursday night as protesters reportedly tore down fences and attempted to enter the construction site.

Ultra-Orthodox jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026; Illustrative.
Construction of the Tel Aviv metro light rail, May 21, 2026.

Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs

Ultra-Orthodox jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026; Illustrative.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to block roads near Jerusalem light rail site

The Tel Aviv Light Rail. Who will ride all these trains?

We are about to pour hundreds of billions into a project fit for yesterday


President Hotel plan met with confusion, complaints in Jerusalem

It’s rare for a real estate developer to demonstrate so much consideration for the community in whose neighborhood he is investing. But despite this, people are still concerned.

 THE OLD President Hotel site on Ahad Ha’am St., seen 2020.

'Parallel Lines': YA novel portrays Jerusalem's complex reality - review

The title “Parallel Lines” refers to the route of the light rail, which traverses through both Jewish and Palestinian neighborhoods, and to the lives of the three main characters.

 Ruth Marks Eglash holding her new book at the Tower of David Museum.

Jerusalem businesses blocked by light rail Green Line construction

For the stores directly on the route of the light rail, the large white wall serves as a barricade, starving their businesses of profit. 

 BARRICADED BAR-ILAN Street.

Attempted stabbing attack thwarted near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem

Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai arrived at the scene shortly after the incident.

 Israel Police at the scene of an attempted stabbing attack near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem. July 9, 2023

Tel Aviv light rail to open to public later this month - report

There is still no official launch date for the light rail.

 A test drive for the Tel Aviv light rail in Jaffa, on May 17, 2023

Chance encounters on the Jerusalem light rail - opinion

Ride the light rail, maybe eavesdrop a little, examine your fellow travelers and know that when you really need them, they will be there for you.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

This week in Jerusalem: Helpless

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 TALPIOT: PARKING ticket hub of Jerusalem (Illustrative).

Petah Tikva mayor says TA light rail to open in July, operator disagrees

The opening of the light rail has been delayed repeatedly due to safety issues with the braking and signaling system of the train.

 A test drive for the Tel Aviv light rail in Jaffa, on May 17, 2023

This week in Jerusalem: Tempest in a coffee cup

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 ‘YES TO coffee, no to coercion’ in Talbiyeh (Illustrative).

This week in Jerusalem: Back in the pool

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 SWIMMERS, REJOICE: The Jerusalem Pool is back (Illustrative).