| Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||
| Termini | Coimbatore Junction (CBE) Mettupalayam (MTP) | ||
| Stations | 6 | ||
| Service | |||
| Operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||
| Depot(s) | Coimbatore Mettupalayam | ||
| Rolling stock | WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDG-3A diesel locos; and WAP-7 and WAP-4 electric locos. | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1873 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track length | Main line: 36 km (22 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||
| Electrification | Yes | ||
| Operating speed | 100 km/h | ||
| Highest elevation | Coimbatore 411 metres (1,348 ft) | ||
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The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line connects Coimbatore Junction and Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu.
History
The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam dual gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad-gauge, 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge[1] line was opened to traffic in 1873. The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam section was converted to complete broad gauge in 1907. Dual gauge was retained between Podanur (PTJ), Coimbatore_Junction (CBE) and Coimbatore_North_Junction (CBF).,[2][3]
Electrification
The electrification of Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line was completed in 2015.[4][5]
Passenger movement
Stations like Coimbatore, Coimbatore North, Thudiyalur, Periyanaickenpalayam, Karamadai, Mettupalayam are on this line. Suburban areas are connected by this line.
References
- ↑ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Gauges in India".
- ↑ "Nilgiri SF Express (PT)/12671 Train Running Status MGR Chennai/MAS to Mettupalayam/MTP - Railway Enquiry".
- ↑ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Gauges in India".
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ↑ Coimbatore-Mettupalayam electric train service commences