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

Ex-GOC, now NGC WDM-2 16864 leading 15718 Mariani–Guwahati Intercity Express exits Narangi station
Overview
Service type	Intercity
Current operator(s)	Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
Termini	Guwahati (GHY) Mariani Junction (MXN)
Stops	25
Distance travelled	404 km (251 mi)
Average journey time	11 hours 12 mins
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 coach
Operating speed	37 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.

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 404 km (251 mi) 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 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