Red Line (Jerusalem Light Rail)
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The Red Line is the first section in operation of the tram system in Jerusalem, known as the Jerusalem Light Rail. It became fully operational on December 1, 2011. The line is 13.9 kilometers (8.6 mi) long with 23 stops. Extensions to the red line are currently under construction to the northern suburb of Neve Yaakov and to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital to the southwest. When completed in 2024, these will extend the line's length to 22.5 km (14.0 mi).[3]
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Red Line (Jerusalem Light Rail) הרכבת הקלה בירושלים | |
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Overview | |
Status | Opened |
Owner | CityPass Consortium |
Locale | Jerusalem |
Termini |
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Stations | 23 |
Website | www.citypass.co.il |
Service | |
Type | Light rail |
System | Jerusalem Light Rail |
Services | |
Operator(s) | CityPass |
Depot(s) | French Hill depot |
Rolling stock | 23 of Alstom Citadis 302 |
Daily ridership | 130,000 (2013)[1] |
History | |
Opened | August 19, 2011 (free trial service) December 1, 2011 (full revenue service) |
Technical | |
Line length | 13.8 km (8.6 mi)[2] |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 750 V DC OHLE |
Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) maximum |
With a total estimated cost for the initial section of the line of 3.8 billion NIS (approx. US $1.1 billion),[4][5] the project was criticized for budget overruns, for its route serving illegal settlements in east Jerusalem and for contributing to air and noise pollution during construction.[6]