Line 8 (Tianjin Metro) Explained

Type:Rapid transit
System:Tianjin Metro
Status:Operational
Locale:Tianjin, China
Stations:9
Routes:1
Owner:Tianjin
Operator:CRCC association
Character:Underground
Linelength:13.422NaN2
Tracks:2
Electrification:1500 V DC Overhead lines
Map State:collapsed

Line 8 of the Tianjin Metro is a rapid transit line running from northwest to southeast Tianjin. The Phase I south section of line 8, which was originally called Line 6 Phase 2 during construction, was opened on 28 December 2021.[1] The line is currently 13.42 km long and has 9 stations.

This is the first metro line in Tianjin that uses Type A six car, GoA4 automated trains.

Opening timeline

SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name
Lushuidao — Xianshuiguxi28 December 202113.422NaN2[2] 9Line 6 Phase 2 (before 2020)(1st section)
9 January 2022Temporary ceased operation due to COVID-19 pandemic
Lushuidao — Hehuinanlu
(except Shuanggang)
27 January 2022service resumed
Shuanggang30 January 2022
Xianshuiguxi31 January 2022

Stations (northwest to southeast)

Station nameConnectionsBus ConnectionsDistance
Location
Nankai
Heping
Hexi
Jinnan
Hexi
Jinnan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 官宣!12月28日天津这两条地铁线路开通运营 . 北方网 . 2021-12-26.
  2. Web site: 2021-10-29. 4号线南段与6号线二期将于年内载客试运营 两条地铁线路进入空载试跑阶段.