Guwahati–Mariani Intercity Express

The 15717 / 18 Guwahati - Mariani Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Guwahati and Mariani Junction in India.

Guwahati - Mariani Junction Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartGuwahati (GHY)
Stops25
EndMariani Junction (MXN)
Distance travelled404 km (251 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15717 / 15718
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Operating speed37 km/h (23 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 15717 from Guwahati to Mariani Junction and as train number 15718 in the reverse direction serving the states of Assam.[1]

Coaches

The 15717 / 18 Guwahati - Mariani Junction Intercity Express has nine general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 15717 Guwahati - Mariani Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 404 km (251 mi) in 11 hours 15 mins (36 km/hr) & in 10 hours 30 mins as the 15718 Mariani Junction - Guwahati Intercity Express (38 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 15717 / 18 Guwahati - Mariani Junction Intercity Express runs from Guwahati via Chaparmukh Junction, Lumding Junction, Dimapur to Mariani Junction.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a New Guwahati based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. , Northeast Frontier Railway, 29 September 2014


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