Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express

Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)–Kanpur Central Intercity Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	26 July 2013; 11 years ago (2013-07-26)
Current operator(s)	North Central Railway zone
Route
Termini	Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) Kanpur Central
Stops	10
Distance travelled	213 km (132 mi)
Average journey time	5 hours 05 mins
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	14109 / 14110
On-board services
Class(es)	general unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed	45 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

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

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 Central–Chitrakoot 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

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

Traction

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

References

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

External links

• 14109 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
• 14110 Intercity Express at India Rail Info