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Simlipal Intercity Express
Simlipal Intercity Express train board.
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 January 2011; 14 years ago (2011-01-12)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiShalimar (SHM)
Bhanjpur (VZR)
Stops13
Distance travelled266 km (165 mi)
Average journey time5 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyTri Weekly
Train number(s)18007 / 18008
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNot available
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.
Route map

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

It operates as train number 18007 from Shalimar to Bhanjpur and as train number 18008 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal & Odisha.

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 Shalimar - Bhanjpur Simlipal Intercity Express covers the distance of 266 km (165 mi) in 5 hours 5 mins (52.3 km/h) and in 6 hours 0 mins as the 18008 Bhanjpur - Shalimar Simlipal Intercity Express (44.3 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), 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 Santragachi Junction, Panskura, Kharagpur Junction, Belda, Jaleswar, Rupsa Junction, Baripada to Bhanjpur.

Traction

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

References

  1. , South Eastern Railways, 27 September 2016

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