Howrah–Balurghat Bi-Weekly Express


The 13063 / 13064 Howrah–Balurghat Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Balurghat in India. It is currently being operated with 13063/13064 train numbers everyday except of Saturday and Sunday.

Overview

It runs on Mondays and Tuesdays of every week and connects important stations Such as Azimganj, Malda, Eklakhi and Buniadpur. It is the fastest Express bound for Balurghat other than Gour Express and Tebhaga Express. It runs via the Azimganj - Nalhati route.
The 13063/Howrah – Balurghat Bi-Weekly Express has an average speed of 38 km/h and covers 439 km in 11h 35m. The 13064/Balurghat – Howrah Bi-Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 439 km in 9h 45m.

Timing and halts

The train departs from Platform #6 of Howrah Junction at 7:55 and arrives in Balurghat at Platform #2 at 19:30, the same day. From Platform #1Balurghat, the train departs at 20:30 and arrives in Howrah Junction at Platform #6 or #7 at 6:15, the next day.
The important halts of the train are:
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Coach composition

Howrah to Balurghat:
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Balurghat to Howrah :
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Traction

The route has been electrified, a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rakes with 13043/13044 Howrah - Raxaul Express.