Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line
- Coimbatore Junction (CBE)
- Mettupalayam (MTP)
Mettupalayam
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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
External links
- Trains at Coimbatore Main
