Tram route 8 is a tram route in Antwerp and nearby Wommelgem. The present day route was opened on April 18, 2015 connecting the Astrid premetro station with the Wommelgem Roundabout (Dutch: "Rond punt van Wommelgem") P+R. The route is the first and thus far only route to use the newly opened premetro tunnel under Borgerhout, called the Reuzenpijp, which begins at Astrid station and comes above ground just before the Muggenberg stop. It is promoted as a faster light rail route, as most stations in the premetro tunnel have not (yet) been opened, allowing a 15 minute connection between the city center and the Wommelgem P+R.