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Faizabad–Kanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express

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Faizabad Junction–Kanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiFaizabad Junction
Kanpur Anwarganj
Stops7
Distance travelled202 km (126 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 10 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14221 / 14222
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 14221 / 22 Faizabad Junction–Kanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that runs between Faizabad Junction and Kanpur Anwarganj in India.[1]

It operates as train number 14221 from Faizabad Junction to Kanpur Anwarganj and as train number 14222 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 14221 / 22 Faizabad Junction–Kanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express has eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . 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 14221 Faizabad JunctionKanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express covers the distance of 202 km (126 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (39 km/hr) & in 5 hours 05 mins as the 14222 Kanpur AnwarganjFaizabad Junction Intercity Express (40 km/hr).

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

The 14221 / 22 Faizabad Junction–Kanpur Anwarganj Intercity Express runs from Faizabad Junction via Barabanki Junction, Lucknow Charbagh to Kanpur Anwarganj.

Traction

As the route is not electrified, a Lucknow Charbagh based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 9 May 2017