Coimbatore–Mettupalayam line

Coimbatore–Mettupalayam line
Overview
Status Operational
Locale Tamil Nadu
Termini Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
Mettupalayam (MTP)
Stations 6
Operation
Opened 1873
Owner Indian Railway
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.
Technical
Track length Main line: 36 km (22 mi)
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed Up to 80 km/h
Highest elevation Coimbatore 411 metres (1,348 ft)
Route map
 km
UpperLeft arrowto Udhagamandalam
0 Mettupalayam
7 Karamadai
19 Periyanaikanpalayam
Right arrowto Irugur Junction
33 Coimbatore North Junction
35 Coimbatore Junction
Down arrowto Podanur 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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