Jerusalem Light Rail Expands With New Old City Extension
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Jerusalem's L3 light rail line has been extended to the Old City's Damascus Gate station, improving access to the city center and key attractions. The L4 line, connecting Gilo and southern Jerusalem, is set to open in December after test runs and safety approvals. These expansions aim to enhance public transportation within the capital.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem's L3 light rail line now extends to the Old City's Damascus Gate station.
- The L3 line connects passengers to Mahane Yehuda Market, City Hall, Mamilla, and the Old City entrance.
- The new L4 line, linking Gilo and southern Jerusalem, is expected to open in December.
- Gilo is Jerusalem's largest neighborhood with 100,000 residents.
- The L3 extension aims to increase light rail frequency on Jaffa Road.
Jerusalem's light rail network has expanded with the extension of the new L3 line to the Old City's Damascus Gate station. The L3 line, which began service in August between the HaTorim and Malha stations, will now offer direct access to the city center and increase the frequency of the light rail along Jaffa Road. Five new stations on the L3 line are now shared with the existing L1 line, connecting passengers to key city attractions including Mahane Yeh মনো, City Hall, Mamilla, and the entrance to the Old City.
In parallel, the L4 line, which will connect the Gilo neighborhood and southern Jerusalem to the light rail network, is nearing the end of its test runs. Following safety approvals, the L4 line is scheduled to open to the public in December. Gilo is Jerusalem's largest neighborhood with 100,000 residents, surpassing the populations of Kfar Saba, Ramla, Ra'anana, and Rosh HaAyin.
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