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Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line

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Coimbatore–Mettupalayam line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railway
LocaleTamil Nadu
Termini
Stations6
Service
Operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Depot(s)Coimbatore
Mettupalayam
Rolling stockWDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDG-3A diesel locos; and WAP-7 and WAP-4 electric locos.
History
Opened1873
Technical
Track lengthMain line: 36 km (22 mi)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speedUp to 80 km/h
Highest elevationCoimbatore 411 metres (1,348 ft)
Route map

km
0
Mettupalayam
7
Karaimadai
19
Periyanaickenpalayam
25
Thudiyalur
33
Coimbatore North Junction
35
Coimbatore Junction

The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam line connects Coimbatore junction and Mettupalayam railway station in Tamilnadu.

History

The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam metre gauge line was opened to traffic in 1873. The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam section was converted to broad gauge in early 2000s.

Electrification

The electrification of Coimbatore–Mettupalayam line was completed in 2015.[1][2]

Passenger movement

Stations like Coimbatore,Coimbatore North,Thudiyalur,Periyanaickenpalayam,Karamadai,Mettupalayam are on this line.Suburban areas are connected by this line.

References

  1. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  2. ^ Coimbatore-Mettupalayam electric train service commences

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