Balurghat-Siliguri Intercity Express

Balurghat - Siliguri Intercity Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Locale West Bengal, Bihar
First service 1 February 2010 (2010-02-01)
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 a 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

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 mins (47 km/hr) & in 7 hours 55 mins as the 15464 Siliguri Junction - Balurghat Intercity Express (41 km/hr).

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-2A/WDM-3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ , prabhatkhabar.com, 26 July 2017
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