The long-awaited electric train service between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam commenced operations on Friday.
The 32-km stretch from Coimbatore North to Mettupalayam, electrified at a cost of Rs 28 crore, was a long pending demand of passengers of the district.
Eleven bogies of Blue Mountain Nilgiris Express were attached to the train, which made its maiden trip to Mettupalayam.
The electrified service had been delayed due to technical snags and two trial runs were carried out in June before the service commenced on Friday, railway sources said.
Six trains operate between the two destinations daily, covering the distance in 45 minutes.