Line 8 (Suzhou Rail Transit)

Summary

Line 8 of Suzhou Rail Transit (Chinese: 苏州轨道交通8号线) is a planned L-shaped rapid transit line on both the east-west and north-south axes. It will serve Suzhou New District, Gusu District, Xiangcheng District, and Suzhou Industrial Park. Construction started on September 30, 2019,[2] and is expected to end in 2024. Line 8 is expected to open in September 2024.

Line 8
Overview
StatusUnder construction
OwnerSuzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Termini
Stations28[1]
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemSuzhou Rail Transit
Operator(s)Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Technical
Line length35.6 km[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed80 km/h[1]

Stations edit

Station name[3] Connections Distance
km
Location
English Chinese
Xijinqiao 西津桥  3  - 0 Xiangcheng
Xinyuan 新元
Shijiaqiao 时家桥
Baiyangwangongyuan 白洋湾公园  6 
Hubeilu 虎北路
Huqiushidigongyuan 虎丘湿地公园
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 Xiangcheng
Baidang North 白荡北  7 
Wucongjing 五潨泾
Guxiangwei 古香圩
Nanzezhuang 南泽庄
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 
Contemporary Art Museum of Suzhou 苏州当代美术馆 Wuzhong
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

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "苏州市轨道交通8号线工可获省发改委批复 - 苏州轨道交通 Suzhou Rail Transit". www.sz-mtr.com. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
  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. ^ "官宣!苏州轨道交通6、7、8号线车站站名定了". 2024-01-24.