Prayag Ghat–Kanpur Intercity Express

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Prayag Ghat Kanpur Intercity Express
Overview
Service type Express
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 stock ICF coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

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.

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Background

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

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

Routes

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

Traction

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

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