Balurghat–Siliguri Intercity Express
The 15463/64 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express is an [Superfast Superfast Express trains in India|Express trains in India|Express] train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 15463 from Balurghat to Siliguri Junction and as train number 15464 operates from Siliguri to Balurghat & This train serves the state of West Bengal & Bihar
Coaches
The 15463 / 64 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express has ten general unreserved & two SLR 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 15463 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of in 6 hours 55 minutes & in 7 hours 45 minutes as the 15464 Siliguri Junction – Balurghat Intercity Express.As the average speed of the train is lower than, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and timing
The 15463 / 15464 Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs between and via, & passing states like West Bengal & Bihar| Station | 15463 Arrival | 15463 Departure | 15464 Arrival | 15464 Departure |
| ' | — | 12:15 | 15:15 | — |
| 12:41 | 12:43 | 13:10 | 13:12 | |
| 12:54 | 12:56 | 12:52 | 13:10 | |
| 13:18 | 13:20 | 12:25 | 12:50 | |
| 14:05 | 14:20 | 11:55 | 12:23 | |
| 14:22 | 14:35 | 11:25 | 11:45 | |
| 14:37 | 14:48 | 11:12 | 11:23 | |
| 14:50 | 15:30 | 11:00 | 11:10 | |
| 15:32 | 15:55 | 10:12 | 10:58 | |
| 15:57 | 16:18 | 09:47 | 10:10 | |
| 16:20 | 16:45 | 09:22 | 09:45 | |
| 16:47 | 16:59 | 08:58 | 09:20 | |
| 17:00 | 17:10 | 08:45 | 08:56 | |
| 17:12 | 17:29 | 08:35 | 08:44 | |
| Galgalia | 17:30 | 17:32 | 08:21 | 08:23 |
| 17:41 | 17:43 | 08:32 | 08:34 | |
| 17:57 | 18:15 | 07:59 | 08:20 | |
| 18:16 | 19:10 | 07:45 | 07:58 | |
| ' | 19:10 | — | — | 07:30 |
Traction
As the entire route of the train is fully electrified, it is generally hauled by a high-horsepower WAP-7 electric locomotive. The locomotive is typically provided by the Siliguri Junction (SGUJ) Loco Shed. The WAP-7 class locomotive is well-suited for Intercity Express services due to its ability to haul long passenger rakes efficiently at higher speeds while ensuring smooth acceleration and reliable performance. The use of electric traction also contributes to reduced operational costs and lower environmental impact compared to diesel traction.Rake sharing
The 15463/15464 Balurghat–Siliguri Junction Intercity Express shares its rake under a Rake Sharing Arrangement with the following services. The rake cycle is maintained in the sequence shown below:55465 → 15468 → 15464 → 55422 → 55421 → 15463 → 15467 → 55466
- 55465 – Alipurduar – Bamanhat Passenger
- 15468 – Bamanhat – Siliguri Intercity Express
- 15464 – Siliguri Junction – Balurghat Intercity Express
- 55422 – Balurghat – Malda Town Passenger
- 55421 – Malda Town – Balurghat Passenger
- 15463 – Balurghat – Siliguri Junction Intercity Express
- 15467 – Siliguri Junction – Bamanhat Intercity Express
- 55466 – Bamanhat – Alipurduar Passenger