(NEWS) After First Trial Run, Jerusalem Light Rail May Be On Track

"Full test follows four years of construction, domestic and international criticism.

After more than four years of construction and ample amounts of both domestic and international criticism, the Jerusalem Light Rail set off on its first official test run Monday morning, successfully cruising along nearly three kilometers of track from French Hill to the capital’s Rehov Shivtei Yisrael and back.

While the long-awaited rail system will not be making commercial runs until April, Monday’s trial ride was lauded by politicians and rail officials alike."