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Line 8 (Suzhou Rail Transit)

Line 8
A train of Suzhou Rail Transit Line 8
Overview
StatusIn operation
OwnerSuzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Termini
Stations28[1]
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemSuzhou Rail Transit
Operator(s)Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
History
Opened10 September 2024; 3 months ago (2024-09-10)
Technical
Line length35.6 km[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed80 km/h[1]
Highest elevationUnderground

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]

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
 8 

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