| Line 8, Shenzhen Metro | |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Shenzhen Metro |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Locale | Shenzhen, China |
| Termini |
Liantang Yantian |
| Stations | 6 |
| Operation | |
| Planned opening | 2020 |
| Operator(s) | SZMC (Shenzhen Metro Group) |
| Character | Underground and elevated |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 12.34 km (7.67 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Line 8 Shenzhen Metro (Yantian Line)is currently under construction. Line 8 has a length of 12.34 km and a total of 6 stations. It connects the Liantang with Yantian. Line 8 is the first line to serve Yantian. The line may be built as a monorail rather than a traditional metro. Construction may start in 2016, with the line scheduled to open in 2020. This route is planned to connect with line 2, which indicates that train on line 2 will terminate at Yantian station.