Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line

The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line connects Coimbatore Junction and Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu.

Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTamil Nadu
TerminiCoimbatore Junction (CBE)
Mettupalayam (MTP)
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 gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speedUp to 80 km/h
Highest elevationCoimbatore 411 metres (1,348 ft)
Route map
km
to Udhagamandalam
0
 Mettupalayam
7
 Karamadai
19
 Periyanaickenpalayam
to Irugur Junction
33
 Coimbatore North Junction
35
 Coimbatore Junction
 to Podanur Junction

History

The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam dual-gauge Broad-gauge 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
  1. "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Gauges in India".
  2. "Nilgiri SF Express (PT)/12671 Train Running Status MGR Chennai/MAS to Mettupalayam/MTP - Railway Enquiry".
  3. "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Gauges in India".
  4. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  5. Coimbatore-Mettupalayam electric train service commences
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