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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Overview | |
Status | In operation |
Owner | Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd |
Termini | |
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
editStation name[4] | Connections | Distance km |
Location | |||
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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
editA one-station extension from Chefang to Xinpingjie is under planning. The underground extension will be 1.34 km long.[5]
Rolling stock
editFleet numbers | Year Built | Time in service | Builder | Class | Number in service | No of car |
Assembly | Rolling stock | Number | Depots | Line assigned | Notes |
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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 |
8 |
Map
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References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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".
- ^ "官宣!苏州轨道交通6、7、8号线车站站名定了". 2024-01-24.
- ^ "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.