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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.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 December 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Shalimar Bhanjpur | ||||
| Distance travelled | 266 km (165 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 5Hrs 5Mins(UP)& 6Hrs(Down) | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18007 / 18008 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | Max permissible 110 km/h (68 mph) | ||||
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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
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
The 18007 Shalimar - Bhanjpur Simlipal Intercity Express covers the distance of 266 km (165 mi) in 5 hours 5 mins (52.3 km/hr) & in 6 hours 0 mins as the 18008 Bhanjpur - Shalimar Simlipal Intercity Express (44.3 km/hr).
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 18007 / 08 Simlipal Intercity Express runs from Shalimar via Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Rupsa Junction to Bhanjpur.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 18007 Simlipal Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express at India Rail Info
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