Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express

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Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)–Kanpur Central Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service26 July 2013; 10 years ago (2013-07-26)
Current operator(s)North Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiChitrakoot Dham (Karwi)
Kanpur Central
Stops10
Distance travelled213 km (132 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 05 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14109 / 14110
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph)

The 14109 / 10 Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)–Kanpur Central Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Central Railway zone that runs between Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) and Kanpur Central in India.[1]

It operates as train number 14109 from Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) to Kanpur Central and as train number 14110 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches[edit]

The 14109 / 10 Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)–Kanpur Central Intercity Express has five general unreserved, two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and one reserved 3AC coach now . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit]

The 14109 Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)Kanpur Central Intercity Express covers the distance of 213 km (132 mi) in 5 hours 10 mins (41 km/h) and in 4 hours 20 mins as the 14110 Kanpur CentralChitrakoot Dham (Karwi) Intercity Express (49 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Routing[edit]

The 14109 / 10 Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)–Kanpur Central Intercity Express runs from Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) via Banda, Bhimsen to Kanpur Central.

Traction[edit]

As the route is electrified, a Jhansi Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1], indiatimes.com, 9 November 2014
  2. ^ [2], amarujala.com, 28 October 2013

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