Simlipal Intercity Express

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.

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 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, 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.