Line 9 (Suzhou Rail Transit)

Line 9 of Suzhou Rail Transit (Chinese: 苏州轨道交通9号线), also known as the East-West Express Line (Chinese: 东西向快线) is a planned east–west rapid transit line in Suzhou. No official public construction date is available, however construction is expected to start before 2035.[1] It will serve Suzhou New District, Gusu District,[2] Suzhou Industrial Park, Kunshan, and Taicang.

Line 9
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Overview
StatusPlanned
OwnerSuzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
StationsUnknown
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemSuzhou Rail Transit
Operator(s)Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd
Technical
Line length52km
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

Line 9 is planned as the East-West Express Line. Due to the lack of capacity on Line 1, Line 9 is to make up for rapid transit linking Suzhou New District, Gusu District, and Suzhou Industrial Park to Kunshan and Taicang.[1]

References

  1. "对市十六届人大二次会议第0252号建议的答复". www.zfxxgk.suzhou.gov.cn. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  2. "苏州高新区:积极争取轨交9号线建设-CUTV苏州台". www.csztv.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
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