Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Hooray, Hooray, the Tram is Coming !


Map of Jerusalem's tram

B"H

It is scheduled for the end of October: Jerusalem's Tram is finally going to run !
However, don't get too excited !
The municipality is planning test rides ONLY - meaning: without passengers.

Otherwise Jerusalem still is a gigantic construction site or in other words: A Mess.


Jaffa Road in downtown Jerusalem

After all the chaotic discussions about if Jerusalem can afford investing millions of Shekels in a bridge it doesn't really need, the tram is getting into action. 




But another questions is coming up now: Is the monster bridge stable enough or is it going to burst as soon as the tram is crossing on top ? 

My advise is to keep as far away as you can when the tram is traveling over the bridge for the first few times. The municipality and some engineers will tell us to stay calm and that there is no danger at all. Technical equipment has been put in charge and, as soon as a problem shows up, everything is going to be under control.


The only thing we can do is wait. So, lets wait and hope that the municipality is not planning any further monsters called buildings or progress ...


Right: The trains are ready to take off.

Near French Hill / Jerusalem

2 comments:

  1. Why do I get the feeling that Mashiach will arrive (b'karov b'yameinu) on the train?

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  2. B"H

    The donkeys can only be found in East Jerusalem so Meshiach has to arrive on the tram.:-)

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