Line 8 of the Shenzhen Metro (also known as the Yantian line) is an East-West line with 12 stations from Liantang to Xichong. It opened on 28 October 2020 between Liantang and , with a length of and a total of 7 stations. Line 8 is the first line to serve Yantian District. Line 8 merges into Line 2 at Liantang station, with trains on Line 8 continuing service to Chiwan station.
Phase 2 opened on 27 December 2023, which extended the line from Yantian Road to .
Phase 3 opened on 28 December 2025, which extended the line from Xiaomeisha to Xichong.
Timeline SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)Name Liantang — Yantian Road 28 October 2020 7 Phase 1 Yantian Road — Xiaomeisha 27 December 2023 4 Phase 2Xiaomeisha — Xichong28 December 20251Phase 3
Service routes — (trains are through service with Line 2 after )
Stations Serviceroutes Station name Connections Nearby bus stopsDistanceLocation through train to via Line ● (through service)00Luohu●1.461.46●4.325.78Yantian●1.577.35●1.248.59●2.6811.27● 1.4112.68● 1.1013.78● 1.1414.92●3.5818.50● 2.1420.64● (through service)3.6924.33Dapeng planned through train to via Line (from only)
Rolling stock
Type Date of manufacture Series Sets Serial number Assembly NotesType A 2019–2020Type A stock 24258–281 (801-824)Tc+Mp+M+M+Mp+Tc Manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works
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