Balurghat–Siliguri Intercity Express
The 15463 / 64 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Balurghat and Siliguri Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar |
| First service | 1 February 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Balurghat |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Siliguri Junction |
| Distance travelled | 323 km (201 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15463 / 15464 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) |
It operates as train number 15463 from Balurghat to Siliguri Junction and as train number 15464 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar & West Bengal.
Coaches
The 15463 / 64 Balurghat – Siliguri 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 22869 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 323 km (201 mi) in 6 hours 55 minutes (47 km/h) & in 7 hours 55 minutes as the 15464 Siliguri Junction – Balurghat Intercity Express (41 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 includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route
The 15463 / 64 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs from Balurghat via Eklakhi Junction, Barsoi Junction, Kishanganj, Bagdogra to Siliguri Junction.
The train has following halts
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Malda Town based ALCO WDM 3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "एक से मनिहारी टर्मिनल से चलेगी डीएमयू ट्रेन" [DMU train to run from Manihari terminal]. prabhatkhabar.com. 26 July 2017.
External links
- 15463 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15464 Intercity Express at India Rail Info