Jerusalem’s L3 Light Rail Extends to Damascus Gate

Jerusalem’s L3 light rail service began running to Damascus Gate on Tuesday, November 10, extending its route from the former terminus at HaTurim into the city centre. Passengers from Malha in southern Jerusalem can now reach the central stops without changing trains. The extension adds five stations shared with L1. The Finance Ministry, Transport Ministry and Jerusalem Municipality said the change provides direct access to the city centre for L3 passengers and increases light rail service along Jaffa Street. L1 runs between Neve Yaakov and Hadassah Ein Kerem. Jerusalem Transport’s current route guide describes L3 as running “from Damascus Gate to Malha.” It lists Mahane Yehuda Market, City Hall and its surroundings, the Mamilla area and the entrance to the Old City among the destinations served by the central section. The route also serves the Binyanei HaUma interchange and Israel Railways station. Farther south, its listed destinations include government offices and the Bank of Israel, Malha Mall and the technology park, and the sports quarter containing Teddy Stadium, the Arena and the tennis centre.