Tel aviv light rail
Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs
The planned metro system will be capable of operating on weekends, with the elimination of drivers reducing the extent of Shabbat violations, although this is only a technical option.
Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel
Failures in Tel Aviv rail constructions could cost public tens of billions, lead to massive delays
Hostility among European firms could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s metro project
Portuguese planner gives tips for Tel Aviv’s light rail
Speaking at the Israel Planners Association’s Annual Conference in Tel Aviv on Thursday, the architect and engineer is use to dealing with public ire.
In favor of trains
"My biorhythms adapted to the train schedule – and I realized I was enjoying this way of reaching my destination."
Southern portion of Tel Aviv rail line plan passes hurdle
The plans for the southern portion call for roughly 17 km. of track – 2.5 km. in Tel Aviv, 4.2 km. in Rishon Lezion, and 10.3 km. in Holon.
Light Rail workers, Citypass, end dispute
The agreement – which raises the salaries of most tram operators by 21.5 percent, to NIS 44 an hour through 2019 – comes one week after Light Rail workers threatened a second strike in two months.
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THE light rail in Tel Aviv
NIS 4 million budgeted for Tel Aviv businesses affected by light rail construction
The rail’s red line, which is projected to be completed in six years, is expected to eventually be a boon to the surrounding businesses.
Big orange, big chaos
After a century of failed planning, Tel Aviv makes way for a metro system in a brave effort to finally seize its future.
A tram by committee
Tel Aviv light rail is one more proof that government shouldn’t be in the business of urban projects.
They came to watch the bridge explode
The Maariv Bridge demolition: Never have so many gathered to see so few blow up so little
WATCH: Tel Aviv’s Ma’ariv Bridge demolished
The demolition makes way for a light rail station at the site as part of the construction of the Red Line – the first in the new rail system – which began earlier this month.