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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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| 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) |
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]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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
- Balurghat
- Gangarampur
- Buniadpur
- Gazole
- Eklakhi Junction
- Samsi
- Bhaluka Road
- Harishchandrapur
- Barsoi Junction
- Dalkolha
- Kishanganj
- Aluabari Road Junction
- Thakurganj
- Bagdogra
- Siliguri Junction
Traction[edit]
As the route is going to electrification, a Malda Town based ALCO WDM 3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ "एक से मनिहारी टर्मिनल से चलेगी डीएमयू ट्रेन" [DMU train to run from Manihari terminal]. prabhatkhabar.com. 26 July 2017.
External links[edit]
- 15463 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15464 Intercity Express at India Rail Info