Varanasi–Lucknow Intercity Express (via Pratapgarh)

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Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express (via Pratapgarh)
Overview
Service type Express
First service16 May 2013 [1]
Current operator(s) Northern Railways
Route
Start Varanasi Junction
Stops9
End Lucknow NR
Distance travelled302 km (188 mi)
Service frequencyExcept Sunday
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railway coaches
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
44.20 km/h (27 mph) including halts.

The 14219 / 20 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction & Lucknow NR in India.

Contents

It operates as train number 14219 from Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR and as train number 14220 in the reverse direction serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.

It is one of 3 trains that run between Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR, the others being 14227/28 Varuna Express & 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express.

Coaches

The 14219 / 20 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 12 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. [1] It does not carry a Pantry car coach.

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

Service

The 14219 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express covers the distance of 302 km (188 mi) in 6 hours 15 mins (48.32 km/hr) & in 7 hours 25 mins as 14220 Lucknow Varanasi Express (40.72 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 14219 / 20 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Bhadohi, Janghai Pratapgarh, Amethi, Rae Bareli Junction to Lucknow NR. [1]

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Lucknow based WDM 3A [2] for its entire journey.

Operation

14219 / 20 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express runs every day except Sunday in both directions.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". Nr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  2. "LKO WDM-3A "Prabal" Varanasi Lucknow Intercity humiliates LKO WDM-3D Poorva at Chaukhandi". YouTube.com. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.