Kolkata−Haldibari Intercity Express


The 12363 / 64 Kolkata Haldibari Intercity Express is a Superfast express train of Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Haldibari 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 Un-Reserved 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 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 12363 Kolkata Haldibari Intercity Express covers the distance of 620 kilometres in 11 hours 20 mins & in 11 hours 10 mins as 12364 Haldibari Kolkata Tri Weekly Intercity Express.
As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12363 / 64 Kolkata Haldibari Intercity Express runs from Kolkata via Bardhaman Junction, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri to Haldibari.

Traction

As the route is yet to be electrified, a Bardhaman 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.