Balurghat–Siliguri Intercity Express

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.

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 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, 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
 * Balurghat
 * Gangarampur
 * Buniadpur
 * Gazole
 * Eklakhi Junction
 * Samsi
 * Bhaluka Road
 * Harishchandrapur
 * Barsoi Junction
 * Dalkolha
 * Kishanganj
 * Aluabari Road Junction
 * Thakurganj
 * Naxalbari
 * Bagdogra
 * Siliguri Junction

Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a based WDP-4D or Malda Town based ALCO WDM 3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with Siliguri–Bamanhat Express