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Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line

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Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTamil Nadu
Termini
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
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed100 km/h
Highest elevationCoimbatore 411 metres (1,348 ft)
Route map

km
0
Mettupalayam
7
Karaimadai
19
Periyanaickenpalayam
25
Thudiyalur
33
Coimbatore North Junction
35
Coimbatore Junction

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

History

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The Coimbatore–Mettupalayam dual gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad-gauge, 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 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

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The electrification of Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line was completed in 2015.[4][5]

Passenger movement

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Stations like Coimbatore, Coimbatore North, Thudiyalur, Periyanaickenpalayam, Karamadai, Mettupalayam are on this line. Suburban areas are connected by this line.

References

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  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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