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.

Construction of the Tel Aviv metro light rail, May 21, 2026.
Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel in June 2026.

Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

Failures in Tel Aviv rail constructions could cost public tens of billions, lead to massive delays

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

Hostility among European firms could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s metro project


Small businesses seek compensation during Tel Aviv light rail construction

The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce presented Joint List MK Dov Hanin with a bill to remunerate the businesses.

Work on the Tel Aviv light rail.

Tel Aviv’s Ma’ariv Bridge to be demolished tomorrow

The demolition will make 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.

A sign warns of upcoming light rail construction on Tel Aviv's Hamasger Street

Pilot program in TA area allows bus riders to recharge Rav-Kav using home computer

Transportation Ministry officials said their hope is that the new service will eliminate the need for passengers to physically come to service centers to charge their cards.

The Rav Kav USB card, which could be manually recharged, will begiven to residents of Gush Dan in a pilot program

A streetcar named...

As the dig begins, ‘Metro’ presents Part II in the continuing saga of construction of the Tel Aviv light rail.

Work on the Tel Aviv light rail.

It takes a train to cry

Tel Aviv business owners fear the worst as light rail construction is set to begin.

A woman walks in front of a sign advertising the Tel Aviv Light Rail

Police gear up for gridlock ahead of Tel Aviv light rail construction

On any given day between 500,000 and 600,000 cars enter Tel Aviv.

A woman walks in front of a sign advertising the Tel Aviv Light Rail

Tel Aviv Light Rail tows a hefty load

With some 200 businesses adjacent to the Red Line’s construction path, owners are bracing for considerable economic loss due to an onslaught of rerouting.

Ma’ariv Bridge

‘נְתִיבֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל’

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Israel Roads

Israeli public transit infrastructure lags behind OECD countries

While Jerusalem and Haifa have both recently received positive updates to their transit systems, Tel Aviv still has not upgraded its mass transit system.

Jerusalem light rail

On the right track

Classic train movies roll into Tel Aviv this weekend.

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