Beijing Subway Line 8, Olympic Branch Line

Subway Line 8

Subway Line 8 (including the Olympic Branch Line)

Departure: Huilongguan (回龙观)
Terminal: Di'anmen (地安门)
Length: 22.23 kilometers (13.81 miles)
Number of Stops: 10
Map color: dark green
Other Information: Subway Line 8 consists of two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2, the former also known as the Olympic Branch Line (奥运支线). Subway Line 8 runs along the axis of Beijing City, and will offer convenient transfer to Subway Line 2, Subway Line 10 and Subway Line 13.

The Olympic Branch Line, 4.528 kilometers (2.81 miles) long, runs between Xiongmao Huandao (熊猫环岛) and Senlin Gongyuan (森林公园), providing access to the Olympic Sports Center and Olympic Park. It is under construction, and is due to be completed before the 2008 Olympics.

The phase 2 of this line is also known as the extended lines of the Olympic Branch Line. These two sections are 17.7 kilometers (11 miles) long, consisting 11 stations which are all underground. The north extended line from Senlin Gongyuan to Huilongguan has 5 stations, and is expected to be started construction at the end of 2007. The whole project is scheduled to be finished in January, 2012.

Comments and Questions

thank you beijingren. Perhaps you could also answer this question. Where in Zhuxinzhuang (a large village) will the station be located -near Pingxifu Road or nearer Huilongguan? I live on Pingxifu Road halfway between Tongli Rd. and the entrance to the large swimming complex. I would like to be able to walk to this station as Line 5 is too far away

Reply10/23/2009 7:53:00 AMDave , Canada

Beijingren ( China ) :10/23/2009 10:42:00 PM

Hi, Dave
the more reliable information says that there will be two transfer stations, Zhuxinzhuang and Pingxifu. The location of Pingxifu Station will be near the Tianyuanfengguang Xiaoqu, on the northern side of Hui Nan Bei Road (Longjin Yi Jie).

Does anyone know exactly where the Pingxifu Station of Line 8 will be located?Will it be at Pingxifu or only on Pingxifu Road in the northern section of Huilongguan?

Reply10/22/2009 6:21:00 AMDave , Canada

beijingren ( China ) :10/23/2009 4:49:00 AM

hi, Dave
As I know, the second phase of the Metro Line 8 is still under construction. The specific station names haven't been determined yet. Roughly there will be ten stations in the northern section: Sin Lin Gong Yuan Nan Men, Lincui Road, Yongtai, Xisanqi South, Xisanqi, Huoying, Huoying North, Longjinyuan, Huilongguan North, Zhuxinzhuang.

Only two yuan however you transfer.

Reply8/24/2009 10:02:00 PMzheng hao , China

what is the cost from subway line 2 to 8? (via line 10 and line 13)
thank you

Reply8/22/2009 3:06:00 PMlochana , China