The highly anticipated Phase II extension of Shenzhen Metro Line 8 is set to open Dec. 28, marking the city's first direct Metro route to the popular Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches.
The announcement came during the recently concluded 2023 Yantian Business Promotion Conference.
The Phase II extension starts from the existing Yantian Road Station of Phase I, stretching eastward to Xiaomeisha Station, covering a distance of about 8.01 kilometers. It has four stations, namely Hong'anwei, Yantianxu, Dameisha, and Xiaomeisha.
As a vital transportation artery in the city's eastern part, Line 8 Phase II is designed to facilitate travel for residents in Nanshan, Futian, and Luohu districts heading to the popular tourist destinations of Dameisha and Xiaomeisha. The seamless connectivity is achieved through integration with Line 8's Phase I and Line 2's Phase III. Additionally, the line will serve commuters traveling between Luohu and Yantian districts.
In another development, Metro Line 6 has implemented a new operational mechanism during workdays.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven pairs of express trains will bypass stations with lower passenger flows, including Xitou, Shutianpu, Science Park, Hanling, and Sports Center stations, thereby reducing travel time along the line by 10%. It is the second line to adopt the operation, following Line 14.
Line 6, linking five administrative districts, is the first Metro line that extends into Guangming District. Since its operation in August 2020, the line has handled nearly 400 million passenger trips. The line's ridership has seen an increase from 227,500 passengers a day to the current 467,500 passengers a day.