Simlipal Intercity Express


The 18007 / 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express is an express train belonging to the South [Eastern Railway zone] of Indian Railways. It runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 18007 from to and as train number 18008 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal and Odisha.

Coaches

The train has six general unreserved and two SLR 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 - Bhanjpur Simlipal Intercity Express covers the distance of in 5 hours 5 mins and in 6 hours 0 mins as the 18008 Bhanjpur - Simlipal Intercity Express.
As the average speed of the train is less than, 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,,,,,, to Bhanjpur.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a WAP-4 electric locomotive from the Santragachi Loco Shed hauls the train for its entire journey.