Jerusalem Light Rail Shut Down Citywide Due to Torn Power Cable

The Red Line of Jerusalem's light rail system is completely shut down across its entire length due to a torn power cable in the Neve Yaakov area in the northern part of the city. Typically, disruptions affect only a portion of the line, either north of Damascus Gate or south of the Central Bus Station. This widespread outage occurs on a day when thousands are expected to visit the military cemetery on Mount Herzl for memorial ceremonies for fallen soldiers from Operation "Swords of Iron," which took place three years ago, coinciding with the national Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. In a joint statement, the Ministry of Transportation, the Jerusalem Municipality, and the Jerusalem Transportation Authority expressed anger towards the light rail operator, Kfir Company. They stated that a power cable tore in Neve Yaakov early in the morning, causing a temporary halt to the L1 line. Alternative bus services are available for passengers, who are advised to check service arrangements by calling *2779. The authorities are working urgently with Kfir Company to immediately repair the fault, emphasizing that the situation is unacceptable and does not meet the expected service standards for operating the light rail.