Tel Aviv Light Rail Metro, Israel
Key Data:
Project Sponsorship
NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System
Opening Date
2013
Population
Gush Dan metropolitan area: 3.5 million
Projected Lines
Red Line: 22km (13.8 miles); Green Line 18km (11.3 miles)
Start Date (Construction)
2008
Gauge
1,435mm
Rolling Stock:
Vehicles on Order
Unknown
Builder
Siemens
Special Characteristics:
Mix of underground metro and light rail format operation
Much delayed and amended project
Reduction in traffic congestion
Construction to start in 2008, for 2013 opening
