Guwahati–Mariani Intercity Express Explained

Guwahati–Mariani Junction Intercity Express
Type:Intercity
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Start: (GHY)
Stops:25
End: (MXN)
Distance:404km (251miles)
Journey Time:11 hours 12 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:General unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:15717 / 15718
Speed:37km/h

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

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.

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 404km (251miles) in 11 hours 15 mins (36 km/h) and in 10 hours 30 mins as the 15718 Mariani Junction–Guwahati Intercity Express (38 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, 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,, to Mariani Junction.

Traction

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

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=733&did=1411995440476F9602B78EB9CF5DF1129B6E3B395E658.web91