Line 8 (Suzhou Metro)
Metro line in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Line 8 of Suzhou Rail Transit (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]
| Line 8 | |
|---|---|
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 A train of Suzhou Rail Transit Line 8 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 28[1] |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Suzhou Rail Transit |
| Operator(s) | Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd |
| History | |
| Opened | 10 September 2024 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 35.6 km[1] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h[1] |
| Highest elevation | Underground |
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 |
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Map
References
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