Line 8 (Suzhou Metro)

Line 8
A train of Suzhou Metro Line 8
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerSuzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Termini
Stations28[1]
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemSuzhou Metro
Operator(s)Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
History
Opened10 September 2024 (2024-09-10)
Technical
Line length35.6 km[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Operating speed80 km/h[1]
Highest elevationUnderground

Line 8 of the Suzhou Metro (Chinese: 苏州轨道交通8号线) is a L-shaped rapid transit line on both the east-west and north-south axes. It serves Suzhou New District, Gusu District, Xiangcheng District, and Suzhou Industrial Park. Construction started on September 30, 2019,[2] and completed in March 2024. Line 8 was opened on September 10, 2024.[3]

Stations

Station name[4] Connections Distance
km 		Location
English Chinese
Xijinqiao 西津桥  3  - 0 Huqiu
Xinyuan 新元
Shijiaqiao 时家桥 Gusu
Baiyangwangongyuan 白洋湾公园  6 
Hubeilu 虎北路
Huqiushidigongyuan 虎丘湿地公园 Xiangcheng
Sunwu Jinianyuan 孙武纪念园  4 
Yuyao 御窑
Lumu Guxiang 陆慕古巷
Yangchenghuzhonglu 阳澄湖中路  2 
Xiawei 夏圩
Baidang North 白荡北  7 
Wucongjing 五潨泾
Guxiangwei 古香圩
Nanzezhuang 南泽庄 SIP
Tangzhuang 唐庄  3 
Gulou 古楼
Suzhou Yuanqu Railway Station 苏州园区火车站  3 
Huachibang 华池浜
Times Square 时代广场  1 
Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art 苏州当代美术馆
Qiongjidun 琼姬墩  6 
Xietang 斜塘  5 
Lianchiqiao 莲池桥
Ren'ailu 仁爱路
Songtaojie 松涛街  2 
Yuxinlu 裕新路
Chefang 车坊

Future Development

A one-station extension from Chefang to Xinpingjie is under planning. The underground extension will be 1.34 km long.[5]

Rolling stock

Fleet numbers Year Built Time in service Builder Class Number in service No
of
car 		Assembly Rolling stock Number Depots Line assigned Notes
246 (41 sets) 2023-2024 2024-present CRRC Nanjing Puzhen B 192 (32 sets) 6 Tc+Mp+M - M + Mp+Tc PM211 080101-084106
(0801-0341) 		Huoditan Depot
Sanjiaoju Yard 		  

Map

References

  1. ^ a b c "轨道交通8号线开通运营 苏州地铁进入"环线时代"". 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ "苏州轨道交通8号线开工建设 - 苏州轨道交通 Suzhou Rail Transit". www.sz-mtr.com. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  3. ^ 苏州轨道交通 (2024-09-08). "苏州轨道交通8号线将于9月10日10:00开通运营".
  4. ^ "官宣！苏州轨道交通6、7、8号线车站站名定了". 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ "苏州市轨道交通8号线延伸线工程（车坊站（不含）-新平街站）环境影响评价公众参与第一次公示". 2022-10-18.
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