Jerusalem light rail

Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network

Jerusalem's new L3 line connects Haturim with Malha, creating the city's first interconnected light rail network after years of construction, disruption and delays.

A light rail car stands at its stop. Jerusalem will open the R3 light rail line on Friday, August 21, 2026.
A light rail car stands at HaTurim station on August 20, 2026.

Grapevine: Condolences to Lion

Jerusalem's new light rail line

Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters set fire to construction materials during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026.

Haredi protesters break into Jerusalem Light Rail construction sites, assault workers


A roller-coaster train

If approved, the tunnel would run under Harakevet Street along Mesila Park from the Liberty Bell Garden to the Oranim junction, leaving Emek Refaim untouched and preserving Mesila Park.

The Jerusalem light rail

Triple benefit

Why I support the light rail on Emek Refaim.

The Jerusalem light rail

Why I oppose the current plan for the light rail’s Blue Line

Emek Refaim Street today, where it intersects with Rachel Imenu Street

CityPass loses Jerusalem Light Rail extension tender

Under the former agreement, the state had an option to buy the project back from CityPass in March 2019 – 17 years before the end of the franchise period.

Jerusalem light rail

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Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs.

A LIGHT RAIL TRAIN waits at a station in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem light rail stabber declared fit for trial

Shin Bet: Suicidal suspect had history of mental illness, wanted to be shot dead by soldier.

Scene of stabbing attack on Jerusalem's light rail

Analysis: The oldest lone-wolf assailant

The killer of British student Hannah Bladon is a 57-year-old east Jerusalem resident, much older than most lone wolf attackers seen previously.

Hannah Bladon, the victim of a stabbing attack at Jerusalem's light rail.

CityPass, Finance Ministry reach deal over light rail tenders

Plans on track to extend Red Line to Ein Kerem, Green Line to Neve Yaakov.

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Court rejects petition to block contested Emek Rafaim light rail line

Blue Line to begin construction in four years, will serve up to 250,000 residents from Gilo to Ramot.

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Transportation: Occupy Emek Refaim

This step in the war over the fate of Emek Refaim kicked off on Monday evening with a meeting.

Emek Refaim Street today, where it intersects with Rachel Imenu Street