'Israel is a modern country without a metro like in New York, Paris, or London, this is why we suffer'

Israel's coalition and opposition attempted Monday night to reach general agreements on legislation to be approved before the parliament (Knesset) dissolves, leaving out the ambitious and long-awaited Metro Bill. 

The bill would expand Tel Aviv's burgeoning light-rail network into a subway system in the most extensive public transport project in Israel's history. The project would include 90 miles of underground rail lines going through 24 cities and 109 stations, expected to serve about two million passengers daily.  

As reported by i24 News
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