Épinal–Bussang railway

The railway from Épinal-Bussang is a French 56 km long railway that runs between the cities of Épinal and Remiremont.

Épinal-Bussang railway
Overview
SystemSNCF
StatusOperational
LocaleFrance (Grand Est)
TerminiGare d'Épinal
Gare de Remiremont
Operation
Opened1864 - 1891
Closed1989 (partial closure)
OwnerRFF
Operator(s)SNCF
Technical
Line length56 km (35 mi)
Number of tracksDouble track (Épinal to Arches)
Single track (Arches to Remiremont)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification2005 (partial electrification)

Route

The Épinal–Bussang railway leaves the Gare d'Épinal, entering its terminus Gare de Remiremont after a total length of 56 km. Before 1989, it continued to Bussang. The railway runs along the Moselle river.[1]

Main Stations

The Épinal–Bussang railway serves three main stations.

  • Gare d'Épinal
  • Gare d'Arches
  • Gare de Remiremont

Infrastructure

The speed limit on the line is limited to 90 km/h due to the curvature of the Moselle river, which it runs along.

Partial electrification

The line was partially electrified (25 kV - 50 Hz) on May 23, 2005 between Épinal et Remiremont, in anticipation of TGV services which began June 10, 2007. This coincided with the opening of the LGV Est.

Rail services

The railway is used by SNCF train services part of both the TGV and TER Grand Est networks. The route between Remiremont and Bussang continues to be operated by a replacement bus service.[2]

References
  1. Dupuy, Jean Marc (2009). Gares et tortillards de Lorraine. Turquant: L'À part vagabonde. ISBN 978-2-36037-001-6. OCLC 758724070.
  2. "COACH CONNECTIONS FROM REMIREMONT - BUSSANG". en.ballons-hautes-vosges.com. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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