Line 8 (Changchun Rail Transit)

Line 8
Overview
Other name(s)Beihu Line (Chinese: 北湖线; lit. 'North Lake Line')
StatusOperational
OwnerChangchun
LocaleChangchun, Jilin, China
Termini
  • North Ring Road
  • Guangtong Road
Stations12
Service
TypeLight rapid transit
SystemChangchun Rail Transit
Services1
Operator(s)Changchun Rail Transit Corporation
Depot(s)Taiping Village Depot
Rolling stockChangchun Light Rail 3500 Stock
History
Opened30 October 2018 (2018-10-30)
Technical
Line length13.3 km (8.26 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterElevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationOverhead line, 750 V DC
Operating speed70 km/h

Line 8 of the Changchun Rail Transit (Chinese: 长春轨道交通8号线; pinyin: Chángchūn Guǐdào Jiāotōng Bā Hào Xiàn) is a grade separated light rapid transit line running from south to north in northern Changchun, linking the North Lake area with the urban center. It opened on 30 October 2018. This line is 13.3 km (8.3 mi) long with 12 stations.