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Gush Dan Metro Construction Underway Years Before Opening
Extensive construction for the Gush Dan metro system, which is not slated to open until 2037, is already underway with 30 active work sites across the region. NTA is prioritizing infrastructure relocation before tunneling begins to avoid delays, with current works costing over a billion shekels.
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- 01Gush Dan metro construction is actively underway, years before its 2037 opening date.
- 02Over 30 work sites are currently active, with 70 expected next year across three metro lines.
- 03NTA is prioritizing infrastructure relocation to prevent delays, costing hundreds of millions.
- 04The metro system is planned for full automation to run trains every 90 seconds.
- 05Major tunneling is anticipated to commence around 2030.
- 06Construction is also upgrading municipal infrastructure alongside metro works.
The project involves three lines and aims for full automation to handle high passenger volumes. Major tunneling is expected to start around 2030, with the system planned to open in 2037.
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