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Pratapgarh–Kanpur Intercity Express

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Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)North Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiPratapgarh
Kanpur Central
Stops13
Distance travelled245 km (152 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14123 / 14124
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed46.5 km/h (29 mph)

The 14123/24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Central Railway zone that runs between Pratapgarh and Kanpur Central in India.[1]

It operates as train number 14123 from Pratapgarh to Kanpur Central and as train number 14124 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

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The 14123 / 24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express has 12 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . 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

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The 14123 PratapgarhKanpur Central Intercity Express covers the distance of 245 km (152 mi) in 5 hours 05 mins (48 km/h) and in 5 hours 25 mins as the 14124 Kanpur CentralPratapgarh Intercity Express (45 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 includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 14123 / 24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express runs from Pratapgarh via Amethi, Rae Bareli Junction, Lucknow Charbagh, Unnao Junction to Kanpur Central.

Traction

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a Jhasi based WDP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], amarujala.com, 16 January 2017
  2. ^ [2], jagran.com, 12 January 2017
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