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Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Transportation minister says Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train to launch by Passover
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTransportation Minister Israel Katz says the much-anticipated fast train between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is slated to open around the start of the Passover holiday, which begins on the evening of March 30.
For its first three months, travel on the route will be free of charge, Hadashot TV reports.
Under construction since 2001 and with a price tag in excess of 7 billion shekels, the line is expected to enable travel between Israel’s capital and its commercial hub in as little as 28 minutes.
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