Tel aviv light rail

Shapir advances 204-home project near Savyon, apartments start at NIS 3.15m

The Gadot Pinat Savyon development in Yehud-Monosson will include three residential buildings, extensive shared facilities and direct access to a planned 90-dunam park.

Shapir advances 204-home project near Savyon, apartments start at NIS 3.15m
Construction of the Tel Aviv metro light rail, May 21, 2026.

Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs

Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel in June 2026.

Masked attackers in Basque region of Spain vandalize light rail trains destined for Israel

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

Failures in Tel Aviv rail constructions could cost public tens of billions, lead to massive delays


Hostility among European firms could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s metro project

Israel’s massive post-war infrastructure boom faces a critical hurdle as international partners grow wary, putting the Tel Aviv Metro schedule at risk and increasing reliance on local companies.

The Elifelet Light Rail station in Tel Aviv. November 17, 2024.

NTA: Tel Aviv metro system faces major delays, won't open before 2040

Since the outbreak of the war, foreign firms have become hesitant to operate in Israel — either due to security concerns for their personnel or fear of public backlash.

 A test drive for the Tel Aviv light rail in Jaffa, on May 17, 2023

Despite setbacks, demand for housing in Israel remains, including from foreign residents

While Israel has been rocked by the judicial reform protests and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israel's housing market still faces demand, both from Israelis and foreigners.

 Dafna Landau, (center) Head of the Construction & Real Estate sub-division in Bank Leumi’s Business Division, speaks with Yaakov Quint, Director-General of the Israel Land Authority (left) and journalist Danielle Roth Avneri at the Maariv Economic Conference in Tel Aviv.

City of Ramat Gan votes to rename light rail station after US President Biden

The proposal to honor Biden comes shortly after the President visited Israel on Wednesday, becoming the first US President to visit the country during wartime.

 People ride the new Metropolitan Light Rail on September 20, 2023. The Light Rail runs through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities.

Tel Aviv's light rail can run on Shabbat while keeping Jewish halacha - here's how

We need religious leadership that can give us solutions, not excuses for why it cannot be done.

 ACTIVISTS PROTEST aboard a Tel Aviv area light rail train last month against the decision not to operate the service on Shabbat.

Grapevine August 23, 2023: No light rail on Shabbat

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 VIP PASSENGERS on the Tel Aviv Light Rail – (from left) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Sara and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Transportation  Minister Miri Regev, and Energy Minister Israel Katz.

Hundreds protest at Tel Aviv light rail for it to operate on Shabbat

The Tel Aviv light rail had only been running for a single day when it was supposed to pause operations for Shabbat. Several were arrested during the protest outside the station.

 Protestors handcuff themselves to the Tel Aviv light rail, August 18, 2023.

Grapevine August 18, 2023: It’s party time

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A TOAST and a taste of new wines in the Barkan Altitude series. (From left:) Ido Lewinson, Olivier Prati, Lee Boldes, and Nir Gil.

Gantz rises in Israeli election poll amid talks of unity gov't with Netanyahu

The new poll leaves the current coalition with 55 seats and the former coalition with 60 seats.

NETANYAHU AND Gantz – can they put their animosity aside and serve the public?

Tel Aviv light rail to bring heavy changes to city life

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS: After years of construction and billions in cost, the Tel Aviv Light Rail starts heading down the track.

 A DRIVER conducts a test run this week for the Tel Aviv Light Rail line that was to be launched on Friday.