Green Line (Tel Aviv Light Rail)

The Green Line is the proposed second section of a light rail system the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, known as Tel Aviv Light Rail. The line will run from Rishon LeZion northwards through Holon through central Tel Aviv and will split into two branches: One to Herzliya in the north, and one to Ramat HaHayal neighborhood in Tel Aviv in the northeast. The expected annual passenger forecast is 65 million.

Green Line
Overview
StatusProposed
LocaleRishon LeZion, Holon, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Ramat HaHayal, Herzliya
Stations58
Websitewww.nta.co.il
Service
TypeTram
Services2
Operator(s)NTA
History
Planned opening2024 (estimated)
Technical
Line length35 km (22 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1500 V DC OHLE
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) in Street Level
70 km/h (43 mph) Underground

NTA is including the design and boring of the Green Line's tunnels as part of Red Line's tunnels overall contract so that work on the Green Line's underground portion can commence immediately following the completion of the Red Line tunnels.

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