Balurghat-Siliguri Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar |
| First service | February 1, 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 | |
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
The 15463 / 64 Balurghat - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs from Balurghat via Eklakhi Junction, Barsoi Junction, Kishanganj, Bagdogra to Siliguri Junction.
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