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Jerusalem light rail halted after accident, transport ministry threatens operator change
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What happened
Jerusalem’s light rail stopped on Tuesday after a car hit a lighting pole near the Kiryat Moshe tracks. The Transportation Ministry then called an urgent meeting to consider replacing operator Kfir over repeated disruptions.
- 01Service stopped after a private car hit a lighting pole near Kiryat Moshe.
- 02Moshe Ben-Zaken ordered an urgent review of Kfir’s operation.
- 03The ministry is considering replacing the operator in the near term.
- 04The Red Line has suffered repeated technical failures and shutdowns.
- 05Passengers have faced delays, crowding and reduced service throughout 2025 and 2026.
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