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Etgar Lefkovits

RARE PHOTOS: Tel aviv light rail to open to the public friday | Rare Historical Photos

After years of delays, the Tel Aviv Light Rail will begin running on Friday, affording commuters a traffic-free ride in and around the congested metropolitan area. PHOTO BY TAYLOR BRANDON/UNSPLASH

After years of delays, the Tel Aviv Light Rail will begin running on Friday, affording commuters a traffic-free ride in and around the congested metropolitan area.

The 24-km. (15-mile) Red Line, which will run through Tel Aviv connecting Bat Yam just south of the city to Petach Tikvah to its east, was green-lighted for operations earlier this month after all safety approvals were granted.

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