Jerusalem light rail partially shut down due to technical malfunction

The Jerusalem light rail is partially shut down due to a technical malfunction, according to reports. Service disruptions are ongoing.

The Jerusalem light rail is partially shut down this morning due to a technical malfunction, according to reports. The disruption comes amid a series of service interruptions on the line in recent months, including previous malfunctions, protest-related halts, and construction work. The extent of the current outage and expected restoration time are not yet clear.

• Strong15:04 · 30 JunPolice halt Jerusalem light rail at Central Station, cordon off area
• Developing22:16 · 4 JulRadical ultra-Orthodox protest halts Jerusalem light rail in Shevet Israel area
• Strong15:45 · 14 JulExplosions and fire at Jerusalem light rail site cause widespread power outage
• Developing22:17 · 8 JunPolice arrest two suspects for vandalism at Jerusalem light rail construction site

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