Nilgiri Express - Loco Links

Loco Links

The train is hauled by a WAP electric locomotive from Chennai Central to Coimbatore Junction. At Coimbatore, there is a loco reversal. Since the 38km long Coimbatore-Mettupalayam stretch is not electrified, hence a WDM diesel locomotive is used to pull the train in this section in both directions.

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