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.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Intercity | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Guwahati (GHY) | ||||
| Stops | 25 | ||||
| End | Mariani Junction (MXN) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 404 km (251 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15717 / 15718 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Operating speed | 37 km/h (23 mph) | ||||
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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.
External links
- 15717 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15718 Intercity Express at India Rail Info