Line 1 is the main eastâÂÂwest line of the Suzhou Metro system, and it started service on April 28, 2012. Line 1 is the first rapid transit line in Suzhou and this line is operated by Suzhou Rail Transit Co., Ltd.
Construction on Line 1 began on December 26, 2007, and was scheduled to be completed by 2012. It is a line running generally eastâÂÂwest, from Mudu in western Suzhou to Zhongnan Street in Suzhou Industrial Park. It will be 25 km long with 24 stations.<br> On December 30, 2011, the first 21 cars for Line 1 have been delivered.
Fares start at 2.00 Yuan (ÃÂ¥) and can take 6 kilometers (km), 6 km to 16 km every additional 1.00 Yuan (ÃÂ¥) can take 5 km, 16 km to 30 km every additional 1 Yuan (ÃÂ¥) can take 7 km, 30 km and above every additional 1 Yuan (ÃÂ¥) can take 9 km, so the whole journey of Line 1 is 6 Yuan (ÃÂ¥).
From a select start station to a select destination station, please see the following fare table.