Balurghat–Siliguri Intercity Express
{{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
| 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}}
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The 15463/64 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between {{rws|Balurghat}} and {{rws|Siliguri Junction}} in India.{{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}}
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 {{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}}
- {{rws|Naxalbari}}
- {{rws|Bagdogra}}
- {{rws|Siliguri Junction}}
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a {{Cite web|title=Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/siliguri-jn-diesel-loco-shed-sguj-dlss/12013}} based WDP-4D or Malda Town based ALCO WDM 3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.{{fact|date=August 2018}}
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with Siliguri–Bamanhat Express
References
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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
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Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Transport in Siliguri