Line 7 of the Suzhou Metro is north-south rapid transit line in Suzhou. Construction started on December 25, 2019. Changlou - Hongzhuang section started operation on December 1, 2024, but the operation of Moyang - Changlou section is postponed due to the construction of Suzhou North railway station.
The section between Hongzhuang and Muli stations was previously operated as branch line of Line 4. (Website of the subway operator "SZ-Transit" (苏州轨道交通/Suzhou Guidao Jiaotong) (information retrieved on Oct. 16th, 2010)) The combined line will be 40.6 km long. In addition, a 4-station, 7.11 km northern extension from Moyang to Chunqiu Road started construction in May 2022, for an opening in 2026.
It has Tian'edang Yard () in use.
Opening timeline SegmentCommencementLengthStation(s)NameHongzhuang — Muli15 April 20177Phase 1 south section (taken over from line 4 branch)Changlou — Hongzhuang1 December 202420Phase 1 middle sectionMoyang — Changlou2027?4Phase 1 north sectionBaidang South1infill station
Stations Station name Connections Distance Location Notes -0XiangchengNorthern extension. Under construction - -Operation postponed SIPQunliWuzhong
Rolling stock Fleet numbers Year built Time in service Builder Class Number in service No of car Assembly Rolling stock Number Depots Line assigned Notes 396 (66 sets) 2023-2025 (planned) N/A CRRC Nanjing Puzhen B Never built 6 Tc+Mp+M - M + Mp+Tc PM227 070101-076606(0701-0766) None (planned) The order scrapped in February 2023. 300 (50 sets) 2023-2025 2024-present CRRC Nanjing Puzhen B 132 (22 sets) 6 Tc+Mp+M - M + Mp+Tc PM259 070101-075006(0701-0750) Tian'Edang YardSongling DepotYuanhe Yard Converted from PM101, PM102 and PM116.
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