Simlipal Intercity Express

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{{Infobox rail service

| name = Simlipal Intercity Express

| image= File:Images (19) - 2021-08-05T181853.821~2.jpg

| caption = Simlipal Intercity Express train board.

| type = Express

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|01|12}}

| last =

| operator = South Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{rws|Shalimar}} (SHM)

| stops = 13

| end = {{rws|Bhanjpur}} (VZR)

| distance = {{convert|266|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 5 hrs 30 mins

| frequency = Tri Weekly

| class = General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = Not available

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = ICF coach

| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 18007 / 18008

| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = 250px

| map_state =

}}

The 18007 / 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{rws|Shalimar}} and {{rws|Bhanjpur}} in India.

It operates as train number 18007 from {{rws|Shalimar}} to {{rws|Bhanjpur}} and as train number 18008 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal & Odisha.[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1365&did=14749749611112D4B20177A42AB44559167651C9B9CB6.web91], South Eastern Railways, 27 September 2016

Coaches

The train has six 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 18007 {{rws|Shalimar}} - Bhanjpur Simlipal Intercity Express covers the distance of {{convert|266|km|0|abbr=on}} in 5 hours 5 mins (52.3 km/h) and in 6 hours 0 mins as the 18008 Bhanjpur - {{rws|Shalimar}} Simlipal Intercity Express (44.3 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, it doesn't include a Superfast surcharge but due to unreserved coaches it includes unreserved surcharge.

Routing

The train runs from Shalimar via {{rws|Santragachi Junction}}, {{rws|Panskura}}, {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}, {{rws|Belda}}, {{rws|Jaleswar}}, {{rws|Rupsa Junction}}, {{rws|Baripada}} to Bhanjpur.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

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