Coimbatore–Mettupalayam branch line

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

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)
Route map Legend km to Udhagamandalam (metre-gauge) 0 Mettupalayam 7 Karaimadai 19 Periyanaickenpalayam 25 Thudiyalur to Irugur Junction 33 Coimbatore North Junction 35 Coimbatore Junction to Podanur Junction This diagram: view talk edit

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.