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Jerusalem Expands Light Rail Network with New Line Connecting to Malha Jerusalem is expanding its light rail system with the L3 line now operational and the L4 line entering test runs, connecting key city areas including Malha and Gilo. This expansion transforms the city's transit from a single line to a network, improving connectivity and public transport options.
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What happened 01 Jerusalem's L3 light rail line began commercial service on August 21, 2026, connecting Tzurim to Malha. 02 Test runs for the new L4 line between Gonenim and Gilo will start soon as part of network expansion. 03 The project is a public-private partnership involving government ministries, Jerusalem Municipality, and private firms. 04 The light rail network will improve access to major employment, education, and cultural centers in Jerusalem. 05 Future plans include extending service to Mount Scopus and adding a park-and-ride facility near Highway 16. 06 The expansion marks Jerusalem's shift from a single light rail line to a multi-line network. Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14 , the latest report. Read Now 14’s original The coverage
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