The shield building and construction of the tunnel between Suzhou Yuanqu Train Terminal and Xishenhulu Station was ended lately, marking all train passages of Suzhou Rail Transit (SRT) Line 8 have actually been attached.
Presently, building of the primary framework and cross-passage of Line 8 has actually been completed, with all metro tunnels being attached. Building on the auxiliary structures and electromechanical devices inside terminals is underway. 88% of the auxiliary frameworks have been completed and 96% of the tracks have actually been laid. The debugging of the entire system, including trains, power supply, communication, and signals, has actually also been launched.
Starting from Xijinqiao Terminal, Line 8 travels through Suzhou New Area, Gusu Area, Xiangcheng District, and Suzhou Industrial Park and ends at Chefang Terminal. The 35.6-km line has 28 stations and is set up to begin operation this year, by when it will certainly be connected to Line 3 at Xijinqiao and Tangzhuang terminals. Both lines will certainly create a ring line, making it less complicated for residents to take a trip.