Épinal–Bussang railway
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| Épinal–Bussang railway | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | SNCF |
| Locale | France (Grand Est) |
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| System | SNCF |
| Operator(s) | SNCF |
| History | |
| Opened | 1864 - 1891 |
| Closed | 1989 (partial closure) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 56 km (35 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Double track (Épinal to Arches) Single track (Arches to Remiremont) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 2005 (partial electrification) |
The railway from Épinal–Bussang is a French 56 km long railway that runs between the cities of Épinal and Remiremont.
Route
[edit]The Épinal–Bussang railway leaves the Gare d'Épinal, entering its terminus Gare de Remiremont after a total length of 56 km. Before 1989, it continued to Bussang. The railway runs along the Moselle river.[1]
Main Stations
[edit]The Épinal–Bussang railway serves three main stations.
Infrastructure
[edit]The speed limit on the line is limited to 90 km/h due to the curvature of the Moselle river, which it runs along.
Partial electrification
[edit]The line was partially electrified (25 kV - 50 Hz) on 23 May 2005 between Épinal et Remiremont, in anticipation of TGV services which began on 10 June 2007. This coincided with the opening of the LGV Est.
Rail services
[edit]The railway is used by SNCF train services part of both the TGV and TER Grand Est networks. The route between Remiremont and Bussang continues to be operated by a replacement bus service.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Dupuy, Jean Marc (2009). Gares et tortillards de Lorraine. Turquant: L'À part vagabonde. ISBN 978-2-36037-001-6. OCLC 758724070.
- ^ "COACH CONNECTIONS FROM REMIREMONT - BUSSANG". en.ballons-hautes-vosges.com. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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