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.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/simlipal-intercity-express-18007/13518/1913/9371 18007 Simlipal Intercity Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/simlipal-intercity-express-18008/13519/9371/1913 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains