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Metro Line 8 extension in operation

Metro | Traffic
2009-7-6

THE second phase of Metro Line 8 started operating yesterday morning, increasing the local Metro network to 250 kilometers. The first train left from Lianhang Road Station at 8am. About 200 locals, who have been...

Metro Line 8 extension trials to begin

Metro | Traffic
2009-6-17

THE Metro Line 8 extension will begin trial runs on July 5 – a boon for residents in Minhang District's Pujiang Town who will be able to cut their downtown traveling time. There are nine new stations on the extension...

Metro Line 8 extension to start running in July

Metro | Urban construction
2009-2-27

THE Metro Line 8 extension, which crosses Pujiang Town in Pudong, will start running in July. Residents relocated from the World Expo site to Pujiang Town will benefit from the 14.25-kilometer...

Tapping in to the Metro's lavatory larceny

Metro | Crime and public security
2008-4-23

TOILETS on Metro Line 8 are regularly being taken out of service because thieves are removing expensive water taps. ''The problem has troubled many toilets on Line 8, but we have seized only one of the thieves...

Metro solves tripping problem

Metro | Traffic
2008-2-27

THE Metro authority has nearly completed the installation of rubber strips and pads along stations on Metro Line 8 to improve safety. Line 8 opened around the end of last year, adopting small-size trains. ...

Part of Metro Line 8 to close for 10 days

Metro | Traffic
2008-1-21

METRO Line 8 between Xizang Road S. and Yaohua Road will be closed for 10 days from tomorrow, Shanghai's urban construction management authority said today. The closure aims to reduce the impact on the Metro from...

Metro operator moves to reduce gap injuries

Metro | Traffic
2008-1-7

OPERATORS will install rubber strips and pads at People's Square Station of Metro Line 8 this week to reduce the gap between platforms and trains after seven passengers were injured after stumbling last week, Shanghai...

Metro Line 8 progresses in Pujiang Town

District | Minhang
2007-12-29

The main body of the extension of Metro Line 8 pass-ing through Pujiang Town, Minhang District, is expected to be finished next week. The entire construction project will be completed in 2009, according to the project...

Metro Line 8 ready for a weekend start

Metro | Traffic
2007-12-25

TRAINS on Metro Line 8 will arrive at 6.5-minute intervals but passengers should be prepared for them to be busy because the trains are smaller, Metro managers said yesterday. Together with the Metro Line 6 and...

Crowding expected on Metro 8

Metro | Traffic
2007-12-24

METRO Line 8's interval between trains will be 6.5 minutes and passengers should be prepared for crowding because of the smaller trains, metro managers said today. Together with the Metro Lines 6 and 9 and two...