Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express (via Allahabad) explained

Kanpur Chitrakootdham (Karwi) Intercity Express
Type:Intercity Express
Locale:Uttar Pradesh
First:1 September 2012
Operator:North Central Railways
Start:Kanpur Central
Stops:6
End:Allahabad
Distance:325km (202miles)
Journeytime:5 hrs 40 mins
Frequency:daily
Class:Second seating
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Above the seats
Stock:Standard Indian Railways coaches
Trainnumber:22442 / 22441
Speed:110km/h maximum
65km/h, 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 - Chitrakootdham (Karwi) Intercity Express covers the distance of 325km (202miles) in 5 hours 40 mins (57 km/h) and in 5 hours 40 mins as the 22441 Chitrakootdham (Karwi) - Intercity Express (57 km/h).[1]

As the average speed of the train is greater than 55km/h, 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, to .

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/story-allahabad-1167931.html