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Metz–Luxembourg railway

Metz–Luxembourg railway
Metz–Luxembourg railway
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerSNCF / CFL
LocaleFrance (Lorraine)
Luxembourg
Termini
Service
SystemSNCF / CFL
Operator(s)SNCF / CFL
History
Opened1854-1859
Technical
Line length72 km (45 mi)
Number of tracksDouble track[1]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz[2]
Operating speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Route map

154.3
Metz-Ville
000.0
157.6
158.5
Metz-Nord
freight line
160.2
Woippy
167.7
Maizières-lès-Metz
168.7
Walygator Parc
171.9
Hagondange
181.9
Uckange
187.3
188.0
Thionville
189.2
freight line
195.0
Hettange-Grande
203.8
0.0
5.2
Bettembourg
9.1
Berchem
16.7
Luxembourg

The Metz–Luxembourg railway is a 72-kilometre-long (45 mi) French/Luxembourgish railway line, that connects the French Lorraine region to Luxembourg. The railway was opened between 1854 and 1859.[3] It is an important international railway connection. The part in Luxembourg is designated as CFL Line 90.[4]

Route

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The line leaves Metz in a northern direction, downstream along the Moselle river. It passes through the industrial area between Metz and Thionville. It crosses the Luxembourg border, finally reaching the capital Luxembourg (city).

Main stations

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The main stations on the Metz–Luxembourg railway are:

Services

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The Metz–Luxembourg railway is used by the following passenger services:

References

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  1. ^ "RFF - Network map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18.
  2. ^ "RFF - Map of electrified railway lines" (PDF).
  3. ^ Direction Générale des Ponts et Chaussées et des Chemins de Fer (1869). Statistique centrale des chemins de fer. Chemins de fer français. Situation au 31 décembre 1869 (in French). Paris: Ministère des Travaux Publics. pp. 146–160.
  4. ^ Horaire ligne 90, CFL, accessed 28 May 2021.
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Metz–Luxembourg railway
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