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	The 15463 / 64 '''Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{rws\|Balurghat}} and {{rws\|Siliguri Junction}} in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/katihar/story/1027751.html\| title=एक से मनिहारी टर्मिनल से चलेगी डीएमयू ट्रेन\| trans-title=DMU train to run from Manihari terminal\| website=prabhatkhabar.com\| date=26 July 2017}}</ref>		The 15463/64 '''Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India\|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{rws\|Balurghat}} and {{rws\|Siliguri Junction}} in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/katihar/story/1027751.html\| title=एक से मनिहारी टर्मिनल से चलेगी डीएमयू ट्रेन\| trans-title=DMU train to run from Manihari terminal\| website=prabhatkhabar.com\| date=26 July 2017}}</ref>

	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]].		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]].
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{{short description|Train of India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=September 2017}}

{{Infobox rail service
| name = Balurghat – Siliguri Intercity Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|02|01}}
| last =
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Balurghat}}
| stops = 16
| end = {{rws|Siliguri Junction}}
| distance = {{convert|323|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 7 hours 05 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = general unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] Coaches
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 15463 / 15464
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 15463 / 64 '''Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{rws|Balurghat}} and {{rws|Siliguri Junction}} in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/katihar/story/1027751.html| title=एक से मनिहारी टर्मिनल से चलेगी डीएमयू ट्रेन| trans-title=DMU train to run from Manihari terminal| website=prabhatkhabar.com| date=26 July 2017}}</ref>

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 [[Dining car|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 {{convert|323|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, 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 {{rws|Eklakhi Junction}}, {{rws|Barsoi Junction}}, {{rws|Kishanganj}}, [[Bagdogra]] to Siliguri Junction.

The train has following halts
* {{rws|Balurghat}}
* {{rws|Gangarampur}}
* {{rws|Buniadpur}}
* {{rws|Gazole}}
* {{rws|Eklakhi Junction}}
* {{rws|Samsi}}
* {{rws|Bhaluka Road}}
* [[Harishchandrapur]]
* {{rws|Barsoi Junction}}
* {{rws|Dalkolha}}
* {{rws|Kishanganj}}
* {{rws|Aluabari Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Thakurganj}}
* [[Bagdogra]]
* {{rws|Siliguri Junction}}

==Traction==

As the route is going to electrification, a [[Malda Town]] based ALCO [[WDM 3A]] locomotive pulls the train to its destination.{{fact|date=August 2018}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/balurghat-siliguri-intercity-express-15463/21291/1899/445 15463 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/siliguri-balurghat-intercity-express-15464/21292/445/1899 15464 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info

{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}

[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Transport in Siliguri]]
[[Category:Railway lines opened in 2010]]
[[Category:2010 establishments in India]]

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