The annual International Jerusalem Marathon is set to take place in the capital this Friday, erev Shabbos Zachor. As a result of the event there will be interruptions in light rail service as follows.

Light rail service will be partial from 5:30AM, only operating between Mt. Herzl and the central bus station and from Pisgat Ze’ev to Ammunition Hill. During the marathon there will be no light rail service between Ammunition Hill and the central bus station.

Following the marathon, from about noon and pending the police okay, regular service will resume.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)