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Israel Launches $8.5 Billion Metro Procurement Amid US Pressure to Exclude Chinese Firms

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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Israel's NTA has started a 30 billion shekel tender for the Tel Aviv metro's second phase, aiming for fully autonomous trains. The US government pressures Israel to exclude Chinese firms, complicating the project and possibly increasing costs. The metro is set to open in 2037 with 150 kilometers of lines and 109 stations.

01NTA launches 30 billion shekel tender for Tel Aviv metro's second phase including trains and operations.
02The metro will feature fully autonomous, driverless trains controlled remotely.
03US pressures Israel to exclude Chinese companies from the tender, citing security concerns.
04Chinese firm CRRC is a leading player in autonomous train technology globally.
05Excluding Chinese firms may reduce competition and increase project costs.
06NTA lacks authority to disqualify bidders on political grounds; Ministry of Finance handles foreign investment regulation.

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