Jerusalem extends L3 tram line to Damascus Gate

Jerusalem extended its L3 light rail line from HaTurim station to Damascus Gate on Tuesday, adding five stops shared with the L1 line along Jaffa Street. The extension provides direct access to downtown destinations including Mahane Yehuda Market, City Hall, and the Old City entrance.

Starting Tuesday, November 10, the L3 Jerusalem tram route has been extended from the 'Ha-Turim' stop to 'Sha'ar Shchem' at the Damascus Gate of the Old City. This was announced by the Ministries of Finance and Transportation and the Jerusalem Municipality. Passengers from the Malha area can now reach the city center without transferring. The route extension will also increase tram frequency on Jaffa Street. L3 is the first operational route along the 'green line' project. On the extended section, L3 shares five stops with the L1 route, which connects Neve Yaakov with Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. These stops provide access to the Mahane Yehuda market, city hall, the Mamilla district, and the Old City.