Jerusalem Light Rail's Green Line Advances with Test Runs
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Jerusalem's light rail is conducting test runs on a new section of its Green Line, connecting the city center to the Gilo neighborhood. The Green Line, expected to open fully in 2027, will be 21 kilometers long with 40 stations. Safety warnings have been issued due to the removal of fences during testing. The project has experienced delays and financial losses attributed to Haredi protests.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem's light rail is testing a new section of the Green Line connecting the city center to Gilo.
- The Green Line is scheduled to fully open in 2027, spanning 21 kilometers with 40 stations.
- Test runs are currently underway day and night without passengers.
- Safety precautions are emphasized as fences are removed during the testing phase.
- Haredi protests at a construction site reportedly caused financial losses for the project.
Jerusalem's light rail system is expanding with test runs on a new section of the Green Line, L4, connecting the city center to the Gilo neighborhood. This follows the recent launch of the L3 segment connecting Malha to the Tora Bora station approximately two months ago. The test runs, which will occur day and night without passengers, are a crucial step before the full opening of the Green Line, slated for 2027. This new line will be approximately 21 kilometers long and feature around 40 stations, significantly improving public transport for residents of Gilo and eventually connecting to Mount Scopus in the north. During the test period, safety fences along the tracks will be removed, prompting the light rail authority to issue safety warnings. These advisories urge the public to exercise extreme caution near the tracks, emphasizing the train's quiet operation and prohibiting walking or cycling on the rails. The expansion project has faced challenges, including disruptions from Haredi protests at the Bar Ilan street construction site, which reportedly caused significant financial losses.
