Line 8 of Suzhou Rail Transit (Chinese: 苏州轨道交通8号线) is a planned L-shaped rapid transit line on both the east-west and north-south axes. It will serve Suzhou New District, Gusu District, Xiangcheng District, and Suzhou Industrial Park. Construction started on September 30, 2019,[2] and is expected to end in 2024. Line 8 is expected to open in September 2024.