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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 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 | |
| Termini | Balurghat Siliguri Junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 323 km (201 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 05 mins |
| 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 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
Traction edit
As the route is going to electrification, a "Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed". based WDP-4D or Malda Town based ALCO WDM 3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.[citation needed]
Rake sharing edit
The train shares its rake with Siliguri–Bamanhat Express
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