18008 Simlipal Intercity Express

Train Information

Key information for 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express
Train number	18008
Train name	Simlipal Intercity Express
Train type	MAIL EXPRESS
Source station	BHANJPUR (VZR)
Departure	06:15 · Day 1
Destination station	SHALIMAR (SHM)
Arrival	13:15 · Day 1
Total distance	273 km
Journey duration	7 hours
Scheduled stations	15
Intermediate stops	13
Railway zone	South Eastern Railway (SER)
Division	Kharagpur (KGP)
Running days	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Travel classes	GEN

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from BHANJPUR at 6:15 AM. It arrives at its destination, SHALIMAR on Day 1 at 1:15 PM, covering a total distance of 273 km in 7 hours, with 13 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and offers travel classes GEN. The train is operated by the Kharagpur division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express
Stop	Station code	Station name	Journey day	Arrival	Departure	Halt	Distance
1	VZR	BHANJPUR	Day 1	Source	06:15		0 km
2	BPO	BARIPADA	Day 1	06:22	06:23	1 min	4 km
3	JSE	JAMSOLE	Day 1	06:35	06:36	1 min	16 km
4	KCV	KRISHNA CH PURA	Day 1	06:45	06:46	1 min	20 km
5	BTQ	BETNOTI	Day 1	07:03	07:04	1 min	31 km
6	JRG	JUGPURA P.H.	Day 1	07:15	07:16	1 min	43 km
7	ROP	RUPSA JN	Day 1	07:40	08:00	20 min	55 km
8	BTS	BASTA	Day 1	08:17	08:18	1 min	65 km
9	JER	JALESWAR	Day 1	08:34	08:35	1 min	85 km
10	BLDA	BELDA	Day 1	09:01	09:02	1 min	118 km
11	KGP	KHARAGPUR JN	Day 1	09:45	09:50	5 min	158 km
12	PKU	PANSKURA	Day 1	10:23	10:24	1 min	203 km
13	BZN	BAGNAN	Day 1	10:45	10:46	1 min	229 km
14	SRC	SANTRAGACHI JN	Day 1	11:38	11:40	2 min	268 km
15	SHM	SHALIMAR	Day 1	13:15	Destination		273 km

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express starts its journey from BHANJPUR and terminates at SHALIMAR. The scheduled station sequence is: BHANJPUR, BARIPADA, JAMSOLE, KRISHNA CH PURA, BETNOTI, JUGPURA P.H., RUPSA JN, BASTA, JALESWAR, BELDA, KHARAGPUR JN, PANSKURA, BAGNAN, SANTRAGACHI JN, SHALIMAR.

Coach Position and Composition

18008 Simlipal Intercity Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

Position 01SLRD
Position 02D1
Position 03D2
Position 04GEN
Position 05GEN
Position 06GEN
Position 07GEN
Position 08SLRD

Coach position	Coach code
01	SLRD
02	D1
03	D2
04	GEN
05	GEN
06	GEN
07	GEN
08	SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

Class	Available fare details
GNGeneral	Adult fare ₹95 Child fare ₹50

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express departs from BHANJPUR at 6:15 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express terminates at SHALIMAR (SHM).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-D1-D2-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express covers a total distance of 273 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express has 13 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18008 Simlipal Intercity Express offers the following travel classes: GEN.