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Simlipal Intercity Express

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Simlipal Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 December 2011; 12 years ago (2011-12-01)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiShalimar
Bhanjpur
Distance travelled266 km (165 mi)
Average journey time5Hrs 5Mins(UP)& 6Hrs(Down)
Service frequencyTri Weekly
Train number(s)18007 / 18008
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speedMax permissible 110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

The 18007 / 08 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.[1]

Coaches

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The 18007 / 08 Simlipal Intercity Express 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

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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

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The 18007 / 08 Simlipal Intercity Express runs from Shalimar via Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Rupsa Junction to Bhanjpur.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], South Eastern Railways, 27 September 2016
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