Light rail
We are about to pour hundreds of billions into a project fit for yesterday
Israel has invested over the years in irrelevant technology. The current megalomaniacal project, the light rail, will quickly turn into a failure that will cost us hundreds of billions.
Grapevine: Light rail, hefty price
Protesters block Jerusalem roads, target light rail construction site
Haredi protesters disrupt light rail construction, block traffic on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street
Smart traffic planning system LISA approved for use in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem
A Ministry of Transportation committee approved the adoption of LISA for traffic planning in Israel.
China sues Israeli government for denying light rail tender 'under US pressure'
Israeli and Chinese companies sued, claiming the decision to block Chinese bids for the project was based on illegal US pressure.
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Light at the end of the tunnel: TLV light rail completes first full test-run
The light rail completed its first test-run between Petah Tikva and Bat Yam on Wednesday.
Tel Aviv residents accidentally pay the light railway's water bills
The residents of a building in Tel Aviv were charged with high water bills after the contractor building the light railway nearby accidentally connected to their plumbing.
Rebuild Jerusalem: The largest construction projects in Israel's capital
Armed with the largest municipal budget in the city’s history, Mayor Moshe Lion has moved strongly to implement the campaign promises he made in 2018.
Haredi light-rail riots mastermind explains why he protests
"We are here to stay. The sooner the authorities grasp and understand this, the better it will be. We are not going anywhere and we will never accept this plan as it is proposed."
Bennett-Lapid have to face Biden as China’s tentacles grow in Israel
Chinese company banned in US competing for Tel Aviv light rail tender to be decided in coming days.
Petah Tikva light rail train sets out for first test ride
The Gush Dan light rail project marked a significant milestone when official trips along the overpass route on Jabotinsky Street in Petah Tikva were officially launched.