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Épinal–Bussang railway

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Épinal–Bussang railway
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerSNCF
LocaleFrance (Grand Est)
Termini
Service
SystemSNCF
Operator(s)SNCF
History
Opened1864 - 1891
Closed1989 (partial closure)
Technical
Line length56 km (35 mi)
Number of tracksDouble track (Épinal to Arches)
Single track (Arches to Remiremont)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification2005 (partial electrification)

The railway from Épinal–Bussang is a French 56 km long railway that runs between the cities of Épinal and Remiremont.

Route

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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

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The Épinal–Bussang railway serves three main stations.

Infrastructure

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Dupuy, Jean Marc (2009). Gares et tortillards de Lorraine. Turquant: L'À part vagabonde. ISBN 978-2-36037-001-6. OCLC 758724070.
  2. ^ "COACH CONNECTIONS FROM REMIREMONT - BUSSANG". en.ballons-hautes-vosges.com. Retrieved 2020-05-02.