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Kanpur Chitrakootdham (Karwi) Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
LocaleUttar Pradesh
First service1 September 2012
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
TerminiKanpur Central
Allahabad
Stops6
Distance travelled325 km (202 mi)
Average journey time5 hrs 40 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)22442 / 22441
On-board services
Class(es)Second seating
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAbove the seats
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
65 km/h (40 mph), including halts

The Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express (via Allahabad) is an Indian Railways Super fast train which runs between the cities of Kanpur and Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi). It is the much awaited train of North Central Railway, with 14 coaches.

History

The train was flagged off on 01-09-2012 by Union Coal Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal from Kanpur Central. After sometime it was extended up to Chitrakootdham (Karwi) on 25 February 2018.

Service

The 22442 Kanpur Central - Chitrakootdham (Karwi) Intercity Express covers the distance of 325 km (202 mi) in 5 hours 40 mins (57 km/h) and in 5 hours 40 mins as the 22441 Chitrakootdham (Karwi) - Kanpur Central Intercity Express (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is greater than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22441 / 42 Chitrakootdham (Karwi) - Kanpur Intercity Express runs from Chitrakootdham (Karwi) via Manikpur, Allahabad Junction to Kanpur Central.

22241 Allahabad Intercity Express

See also

References

  1. , Live Hindustan, 3 July 2017
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