Prayag Ghat–Kanpur Intercity Express

Prayag Ghat Kanpur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Prayag Ghat Terminal and Kanpur Central in Uttar Pradesh state of India. this train comes under the Intercity Express category.

Prayag Ghat Kanpur Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service3 July 2016
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
TerminiPrayag Ghat Terminal
Kanpur Central
Stops13
Distance travelled212 km (132 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 28 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)14101 / 14102
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Chair car, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Background edit

This train was inaugurated on 3 July 2016, flagged off by Murli Manohar Joshi, MP from Kanpur for more connectivity between Allahabad and Kanpur.[1]

Service edit

This train covers the distance of 212 km with an average speed of 42 km/h on both sides.

Routes edit

This train passes through Prayag Junction, Phaphamau,lalgopalganj,Unchahar & Unnao Junction on both sides.[2]

Traction edit

As the route is fully electrified, Electric Loco Shed, based WAP-4[wap7] locomotive powers the train from Kanpur to Prayag Ghat

External links edit

References edit

  1. ^ Singh, Ankur (8 July 2016). "'प्रभु' की लीला अपरंपार, एक ही ट्रेन का उद्घाटन 6 बार". patrika.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  2. ^ jagran.com, Retrieved 20 June 2019