Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is preparing for a major upgrade to its transportation infrastructure, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Metro in Jerusalem
Passengers at Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem on March 31, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Recently, the city municipality and the Ministry of Transport announced a tender for conducting an economic analysis and preliminary design of three new metro lines.

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This project is part of a long-term urban transport development strategy that considers not only current needs but also projected population growth.

Currently, the city is actively expanding its network of tram lines.

By 2030, the launch of eight lines is planned, which, according to experts, will have a significant impact on improving the transportation situation.

However, experts estimate that this will not be enough to meet the future needs of the residents and visitors of Jerusalem.

That is why the city authorities decided to take the next step and begin preparations for the construction of a metro.

Metro design is a complex and multi-stage process.

According to the tender conditions, the design work should be completed by the end of 2026.

During this stage, a detailed examination of the economic feasibility of the project will be carried out, which will allow determining the most efficient routes and assessing potential costs.

Preliminary plans will also be developed, which will form the basis for subsequent stages of the project.

Construction of the metro is expected to begin no earlier than 2040.

This timeline may seem distant, but it is due to the scale and complexity of the project.

Implementing a metro in Jerusalem will require significant financial investment and meticulous planning.

Moreover, the unique geographical and cultural characteristics of the city must be taken into account, which also requires additional research and adaptation of design solutions.

Jerusalem is not only the administrative but also the cultural center of Israel. The city attracts millions of tourists from around the world annually, creating additional strain on the existing transportation infrastructure.

The introduction of the metro will significantly reduce travel time and improve the quality of transport services.

City residents will be able to reach workplaces, educational institutions, and other important destinations faster, while tourists will comfortably travel between attractions.

However, the metro project in Jerusalem is not just about transportation.

It is also an important step towards the sustainable development of the city.

Modern metro systems contribute to reducing air pollution levels and decreasing the number of traffic jams.

Implementing such systems aligns with global trends toward creating environmentally friendly and livable cities.

Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

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