Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express

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Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express
Kolkata Haldibari Intercity Express.jpg
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service3 July 2008
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartKolkata
Stops9
EndHaldibari
Distance travelled620 km (385 mi)
Service frequency3 days a week. 12363 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express – Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. 12364 Haldibari–Kolkata Intercity Express – Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Class seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
,55.11 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
(Kolkata–Haldibari) Intercity Express route map

The 12363 / 64 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express is a Superfast Express train of Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Haldibari via New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) in India.

It operates as train number 12363 from Kolkata to Haldibari and as train number 12364 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal.

Introduction[]

The train started in the year 2005 used to run between Sealdah and New Jalpaiguri with train no 12503/12504 belong to North East Frontier Railway and used to have only unreserved second-class seating. Latter on this train was extended to Haldibari and originating station was changed from Sealdah to Kolkata Chitpur station. There is 2S and CC seating.

Coaches[]

12363 / 64 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express presently has 1 AC Chair Car, 8 Second Class seating & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Kolkata–Haldibari Tri-Weekly Intercity Express – SLR Ladies coach
Kolkata–Haldibari Tri-Weekly Intercity Express – train board

Service[]

The 12363 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express covers the distance of 620 kilometres in 11 hours 20 mins (54.71 km/hr) & in 11 hours 10 mins as 12364 Haldibari–Kolkata Tri Weekly Intercity Express (55.52 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[]

The 12363 / 64 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express runs from Kolkata via Barddhaman Junction, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) to Haldibari.

Traction[]

As the route is yet to be electrified, a Barddhaman Junction-based WDM-2 or WDM-3A powers the train for its entire journey.

Timings[]

  • 12363 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express leaves Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 09:05 hrs IST and reaches Haldibari at 20:25 hrs IST the same day.
  • 12364 Haldibari–Kolkata Intercity Express leaves Haldibari every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 08:30 hrs IST and reaches Kolkata at 19:40 hrs IST the same day.

Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector[]

References[]

  • "Kolkata–Haldibari Tri Weekly Intercity Express at Sibaichandi | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "KOLKATA HALDIBARI SUPERFAST EXPRESS – YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "Three coaches of Haldibari Express derail in West Bengal, no casualties reported : West Bengal, News – India Today". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "Intercity express – StockPholio.com | Free Stock Photos". stockpholio.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.

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