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; 2 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]

  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".